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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Rear hub oil seal removal

Hi

Any tips please for removing a rear hub inner oil seal? I have seen the Sprite Mania video which he uses a small screwdriver from the back then a hook shaped oil seal puller from the front (looks too easy, and was not) - but my seal is stuck hard.

I have cut away what I can with a Stanley knife, but concerned about scratching the surface.

Heat? Chemicals?

Cheers
Mike
M Wood

find a socket or piece of steel tube that is just smaller than the hub rear aperture and drive it out with a BFH.
David Smith

I normally drive a screwdriver between the seal and the hub, from behind, then lever it out.

There isn't really much you can damage.
Dave O'Neill 2

yes the screwdriver method works for me too. It can be tight.
Bob Beaumont

I think I used a screwdriver to bend them inwards, then they come out fairly easily.
Bill Bretherton

How did you get on?
Dave O'Neill 2

This thread was discussed between 15/03/2020 and 07/04/2020

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