Front Drive shaft seal leak

[95BMWIC]

I know there is some info out there on this forum about this - but I may be getting a bit confused:

I was about to order 2 seals to fix this leak - Part number 27241224660




I see recent info here (thanks)

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=332925

BUT

I remember seeing a thread on replacing this seal and a discussion to whether you have to remove the t case to fix this seal? Now I can't seem to locate this thread. (searching "Seal leak" )

So I will just ask a couple of questions..

See attached pic -

Do I have the correct part number for this?

Can I replace the seal (s) one or both - without removing the T case?

[spdracrm3]

yes you can replace them with T-case in the car(i know, i did it on mine) , note first seal is in backwards with no spring on lip seal and second seal is in normally ,note depth on both before removing to get new back in right

[95BMWIC]

Do I have the right part number ?

27241224660 - 44x60x10

#27 in pic?

[spdracrm3]

yes #27 is correct seal

[95BMWIC]

Thank you - Im glad your here spdracrm3..

I'll get them ordered...

Anything I'm missing? #26 c clip?

Are the seals both hard to get out? What tool did you use?

[nando]

shouldn't need to replace unless yours is missing. it holds the plastic dust cover on the driveshaft in place.

[spdracrm3]

i think i drove a self tapping screw into the middle of each 180 deg apart and pried equally on each side to pop them out and used a socket/seal driver that was just under the outer diameter to press them in making sure to stay square in the bore , also tape the splines so as not to damage new seals as you install them.

factory tool is a threaded taper (like a cone) that pulls them out seen here

https://www.bmwtechinfo.com/repair/main/561en/index.htm

go forward to main content ,then group 27 ,then 27-12 and step forward to 27-13 ,27-18 to see seal installing

[95BMWIC]

Ordered an SKF 17154 as this was indicated on the SKF site (as well as others) to be the same / replacement for Part Number 27241224660 ( http://skfpartsinfo.com/ )

Real OEM has the size for part number 27241224660 as 44x60x10

The SKF part 17154 that I received is marked 44x60x8

Not sure what to do at this point - or just install it.. ?

[spdracrm3]

last number in sizes is the depth of seal ,so will make it a bit harder to keep square in bore and set the depth the same as the stock seals. i think i would just get them from dealer sure they are correct depth ,cant imagine they are that expensive.

[fight4life28]

Thank you for this thread, I was just looking into the parts I needed when you saved the day (95BMWIC). Saved myself alittle time trying to locate the part exactly. Hope it goes well with the install. Spdracrm3 your a true hero to us IX newbies!

[chuckdizzle]

I think this is the thread you were looking for:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=305931

and this was quoted from a thread I made on bimmerforums about a similar leak and those seals.

The seals are placed so that the cupped sides are facing each other. The spring is removed from the outer one. Basically the inner is the seal and the outer is a dust cover. Getting them out is a pain. One method is to use a small drill and some sheet metal screws. Drill holes in the seal's metal ring and insert screws. 3 is best. After you have them out. Drain the fluid and use some brake cleaner to try to wash any filings out

Not sure if this is 100% accurate, I went ahead and left the car with my buddy's shop and had them do it for me real quick because I didn't want a lot of down time without the car.

[95BMWIC]

Thanks..

I haven't done anything yet - Son is at college and the leak is slow - its easy to check and fill for now.

I have the SKF seals (still) and am debating on using them.. Apparently others have used this size.. BMW dealer in Dsm couldnt verify width of seal - until they speacial ordered it for $30+ each..


I plan on posting pics of the job - when I do this.. Maybe this Fall... or Winter..