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Old Sep 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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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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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.
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Old Sep 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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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 08:22 PM
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Re: Did I install the seal too far?

It's fine like it is.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 09:53 PM
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Re: Did I install the seal too far?

Thank you.
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