they don't need doing unless they're leaking mate.
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drivers side.
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remove.
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.wheel, lower hub ball joint, droplink, driveshaft middle bearing and supports.
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.drop the subframe an inch or 2 to allow access to one of the rear g/box mount fixing bolts, remove mount and bracket.
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Now you can take the plate off that the oil seal sits in.
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.note how it fits now before knocking out.
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.mine pushed in relatively easily.
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.if it's giving you some stick, take it to a specialist.
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