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Technical Board => Restoration Help => Topic started by: bryan on November 09, 2005, 05:38:28 PM



Title: rear axle seal
Post by: bryan on November 09, 2005, 05:38:28 PM
Just wondering if you could help,replacing rear axle seal and bearing but find bearing does not go all the way in with new type seal.Does this have to be purchased sepratley?Car is fc holden thanks.


Title: Re: rear axle seal
Post by: mcl1959 on November 10, 2005, 08:13:43 AM
Sounds like seal is incorrect one.  The seal should not extend up into the area where the bearing seats .  The seal should fit entirely into the seal recess.

Does this make sense?

Ken


Title: Re: rear axle seal
Post by: bryan on November 10, 2005, 05:28:51 PM
Cheers for advise,i got the correct seal and fits perfectly