Help, I need to replace a leaky axle seal - never done it before

[wilkin250r]

Originally Posted by TexasLS1

Question - I just replaced the wheel seals a week or so ago, cleaned everything up very well, and tapped the new seals in squarely. I noticed that they started leaking again the next day when I went to finish up the brakes, so I left it sitting on the jacks in disgust lol. So, I'm getting ready to do the job AGAIN. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this time I'll be applying RTV to the outer edge of the seal and a bit of bearing grease to the inside.

Any other tips so I don't have to do this again?

Like donut suggested, coat the new seal with oil or grease to prevent burning the seal before the oil gets a chance to lubricate.

My other suggestion would be the surface of the axle where the seal sits. Did you inspect that for pitting or wear? Double check the dimensions with a caliper to make sure you've got a proper match?