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Old 09-25-2016, 04:09 PM
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Did I install the seal too far?

Hey everyone,

Just put new bearings and seals in. Installed the bearing as far as the shoulder inside the axle tube - no worries there.

But I think I installed the seal a little too far as per the picture. I discovered after installing that it should be flush with the tube and not recessed - I installed the seal as far as they would go. Am I going to have to remove the seal and install a new one?


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Re: Did I install the seal too far?

There is an inner and outer lip edge on the inner face of the seal.

If both are on smooth axle surface, you're good.
Old 09-25-2016, 06:06 PM
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Re: Did I install the seal too far?

Oh cool, thanks for that. Was just worried for a bit that I had to do it again.
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Re: Did I install the seal too far?

It's fine like it is.
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Re: Did I install the seal too far?

Thank you.
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