Half shaft oil seals

[Steve R]

I have a 1968 1098 two door and have noticed the passenger side rear spring is covered in oil that appears to be coming from the driveshaft oil seal. Is this an easy job or one I should avoid and get done professionally. I consider myself a fair home mechanic only. Thank you.

[philthehill]

It is a relatively easy job if you read the BMC wksp manual and are methodical in your process.
The L/H rear hub nut has a left hand thread so take care when undoing the nut.
A good hub nut spanner is essential.
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... l-p1238487
Make sure that the hub seal drain hole in the brake back plate which is located under under the axle tube is clear.

[kevin s]

only issue is the seal is pressed in the hub and runs on the axle tube which can get worn. I've done one side of ours twice now but it only lasts a few hundred miles, I'm going to have to try a speedi sleeve next time.

[jaekl]

Kevin S, did you grease the surface of the seal? It's not good if they run dry until the oil gets to the seal.

[kevin s]

Yes it was all greased etc, the axle was re-built including new seals bearings, gaskets, breathers etc and one side and the pinion have never been an issue the other just keeps leaking though.

[Steve R]

Thanks folks, going to giver it a go this weekend