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Subject:front spindle grease seal position
From:Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Fri, 28 May 2010 22:55:47 -0500

I'm replacing my front rotors, bearings, pads, etc. on my 82 diesel westy.
Somewhere, last time I messed with my old rotors I read about how deep in
its seat the grease seal should be positioned, but I can't find that now.
Should the grease seal be flush with the seat in the rotor, or some
dimension deeper?  Or should I look at the trim ring when I get the old ones
off and eyeball it?  Thanks in advance, tonight I'm just getting the rotors
ready for the project, will pull the wheels tomorrow morning.

There's lots of tips, etc. on the web about doing this job - here's one
more.  It's not neccessary to grease the gap in the seal until after the
seal is in.  That keeps the seal cleaner and easier to press into place.
Just wish I could remember how far to go with it.

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Alan Felder
Austin TX
82 Diesel Westy

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