I was able to get the seal out last night. I ended up putting a deck screw into the edge of the seal, attaching a vise grip to the screw, looping rope around the vise grip, and swinging a hammer in the rope loop to get it to finally "eject". I am sure anyone within eyesight was shaking the...

Thanks for the help - I will tear into it tonight.

I apreciate everyone's feedback.

I am new to opening up the rear axle assembly. I have the axle out, purchased a "pick style seal puller" and have attempted to pull the seal, I am just deforming the inner, softer area of the seal and not seeing any movement on the outer race/edge. How aggressive should I be in getting the...