Radial Oil Seal Removal - Tool Tip
89BMW07Group 04 Tools and Equipment
Bulletin Number 04 27 89 (1992) Page 1 of 2
Woodcliff Lake, NJ December 1989 Technical Dept
TOOL TIP
SUBJECT: Radial Oil Seal Removal
Situation: In places where the applicable repair manual does not state a special tool for oil seal removal (such as Getrag 260 and 265 selector shaft radial oil seal), a screwdriver can be modified to ease removal.
Solution: Grind the tip of a flat blade screwdriver to approximately 1.5 mm thickness. Next, grind a notch (a die grinder works best for this) in the side of the blade as shown below. Note: Be certain to file off any burrs or sharp edges so as not to damage the sealing surface.
Suggested by Brian Ardrey of Chris Motors, Decatur, Georgia.
Special Note: There was a typographical error on Tool Tips Bulletin Number 04 25 89 (1969). The Technician's name was spelled incorrectly. It should have read John Sharkey. Sorry for the error, John.