9 inch axle seal replacement

[Joachim]

Dear @all,

I need to replace a leaking axle seal on my '68 9" axle. Oil is leaking into the brake drum. So far as I remember I need to remove the 4 retainer screws that hold the axle retainer and the brake-backing plate to the axle.

Does the backing plate and the brake cylinder need to come off, too?? Or is it posible to remove the seal w/o disconnecting the wheel brake cylinder??

Thank you!!

[silverblueBP]

I've done it both ways. It's just easier without all the brake parts in the way! Good time to check the parts too.
No need to remove the brake cylinder!