IFS Axle Seal Replacement

[1978steven]

Looks like my IFS is leaking from the drivers side end of the diff. Just looking for a little guidance in the replacement of this seal. The diff was completely rebuilt a year ago and I stay on top of the fluid level in it, just tired of seeing it wet there.

My question is once the cv is disconnected can I just pull the drivers side axle out then the seal and replace, or does the diff have to be taken out and disassembled to get this taken care of?

[foggy]

You just have to pull the axle out, diff does not need to come apart.
Take a punch and hammer to get the axle out.

[tanz45]

X2, may need a slide hammer.

[1978steven]

Sweet, thanks guys.