Rear axle seals

[Marc van Aalderen]

Maurice,

If I look at the seal it is an U-shape and cylindrical on the outside. It falls over the outside of the steel plate with the U groove. Because it is cylindrical on the outside diameter it shouldn't matter which way you install it? It is only to hold the grease in so not very critical if it doesn't seal a 100%. It is called: Retainer, grease, shaft (split ring). I have a couple NOS in my workshop but will not be there till Saturday. If you want I can have a look at them and get back to you.

Cheers,

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Marc van Aalderen

Maurice,

If I look at the seal it is an U-shape and cylindrical on the outside. It falls over the outside of the steel plate with the U groove. Because it is cylindrical on the outside diameter it shouldn't matter which way you install it? It is only to hold the grease in so not very critical if it doesn't seal a 100%. It is called: Retainer, grease, shaft (split ring). I have a couple NOS in my workshop but will not be there till Saturday. If you want I can have a look at them and get back to you.

Cheers,

Marc,
I believe that "mechanical seal" is the British version, the Canadian one has the leather lip, interchangeable, the plate is also a locking device for the inner hub nut which has a peg / dowel in it. A good seal due to the stepped joint on the U shaped ring.

regards Richard