tips on rear seals

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • Lowlanddog
    Low Range
    • Jul 2008
    • 7
    #1

    tips on rear seals

    I have a 1970 ex military series IIa

    Any tips or warning on replacing the rear seals. They are now both leaking little so I purchased all the part I think need.

    Peace,
    James
    Tags: None
    • gudjeon
      5th Gear
      • Oct 2006
      • 613
      #2
      If you are talking axle seals, then I would replace the distance piece ( the collar that the seal lip rides on). This piece will have a groove worn into it from grit and many years of use. Putting a new seal on an old distance piece will only have you doing the job over again soon. Distance piece for the axle stub are easily replaced by splitting/stretching with a cold chisel and new ones heated a bit and driven back on.

      Some may argue aver the leather seal being superior to the neoprene/rubber type. I have always used the latter with no problems. A smear of grease on the sealing lip of the seal ensures it will be lubed when it is installed.

        Comment

        • Lowlanddog
          Low Range
          • Jul 2008
          • 7
          #3
          Thank you!

          That sounds like good advice as I don't really want to be doing it too soon on freezing Maine winter ground.

          Peace,
          James

            Comment

            Previous template Next
            Working...