1955 Model D150 (Version 2) - Rear axle bearing & oil seals

[Big Al]

As I am restoring my D150, I want to renew the rear axle bearing and oil seals. Can this be done easily after removing the complete housing (carrying the crown wheel and axle) from the engine casing?

I have already removed the road wheel and the rear hub.

Does anyone have good, detailed instructions, with diagrams, for doing this please, such as a copy of the relevant workshop manual pages?

Should I carry out this work before removing the engine from the frame, or is it easier to do it afterwards?

[jbcollier]

It can be done in place but why not do it when you have it on the bench? Manuals/repair guides are on ebay. Highly recommended you buy them!

[Big Al]

Thanks.
I already have two different manuals covering my model, but the explanations and illustrations are not always very good. Can you recommend one please?

[Steve J]

The Lambretta Serviceman's Book, First Edition. It's good but not great... however, it's a good deal better than anything by R H Warring or Raymond Broad!

[Big Al]

Thanks Steve.
One of mine is the Book of the Lambretta 1947-1957 by R.H. Warring. Not great!
I will try to get hold of the Serviceman's Book you suggest.

[gp200ts1]

Look for an original workshop manual from a dealer. I'm sure they were reprinted. I've got an original one for my mark 2 125d and it's a step by step guide for almost everything on the scoot

[Big Al]

"Look for an original workshop manual from a dealer. I'm sure they were reprinted. I've got an original one for my mark 2 125d and it's a step by step guide for almost everything on the scoot"

Is yours Italian Text? They are the only ones I have come across so far.

[Steve J]

I've got an official 80 page Innocenti manual in English for the 1957 Mk3 Ld - it's titled 'Instructions for Repair Shops'. Unfortunately, it seems only to cover maintenance tasks, plus changes from earlier models - like the epicyclic kickstart and the speedo on the handlebars. Maybe there's a version for earlier models which covers the whole scooter in detail.

[gp200ts1]

"Look for an original workshop manual from a dealer. I'm sure they were reprinted. I've got an original one for my mark 2 125d and it's a step by step guide for almost everything on the scoot"

Is yours Italian Text? They are the only ones I have come across so far.

The one I've got is English, from Trojan works if I remember right

[Big Al]

Thanks everyone.

[Big Al]

Steve J:
I've now managed to buy a copy of The Lambretta Serviceman's Book, First Edition on Ebay. As you say, it's a good deal better than my R H Warring book.
Many thanks.

[Steve J]

No problem - please ask if you need any assistance. I'm just about to start reassembling a 1955 LD engine, so I'll be taking plenty of pics along the way!