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bob8619 · 03-22-2018, 12:20 PM

The new seal is the one with red. Its what the parts store says is needed for my truck. Its a 12 bolt non posi. It looks like that silver ring thats still in the hub just needs to come out and the new seal will fit but I just want to make sure so that I don't ruin something.

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KY_GMC · 03-22-2018, 12:34 PM

No, that's the bearing outer race. That needs to be pushed in further and then the seal will fit into the axle bore.

bob8619 · 03-22-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KY_GMC

No, that's the bearing outer race. That needs to be pushed in further and then the seal will fit into the axle bore.

I was just about to post that I was able to see the part number on there its this, which shows the seal inside there. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BRGR1559

GASoline71 · 03-22-2018, 07:33 PM

Huh... never seen an outer axle bearing like that in a truck 12 bolt. There is no "race" that I've ever seen. The bearing and "race" is a single caged unit.

Gary

Mike C · 03-22-2018, 08:05 PM

That looks like an axle-saver bearing. It is located outboard a little to run in a fresh location on the axle. You may need a different seal than the stock replacement.

bob8619 · 03-22-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

That looks like an axle-saver bearing. It is located outboard a little to run in a fresh location on the axle. You may need a different seal than the stock replacement.

Yeah it is, I found another locally and so far no more leak.

**LockDoc** · 03-22-2018, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bob8619

The new seal is the one with red. Its what the parts store says is needed for my truck. Its a 12 bolt non posi. It looks like that silver ring thats still in the hub just needs to come out and the new seal will fit but I just want to make sure so that I don't ruin something.

Looks to me like the seal should have come with that repair bearing as a unit.... I guess you would have to get a seal that will fit inside that bearing race.

LockDoc

demian5 · 03-23-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

That looks like an axle-saver bearing. It is located outboard a little to run in a fresh location on the axle.

If this is the case, it may be installed backwards... And yes most have a built-in seal.

Lets see the box it came in for a part number (bearing AND seal), then we can help you perfectly.

bob8619 · 03-23-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by demian5

If this is the case, it may be installed backwards... And yes most have a built-in seal.

Lets see the box it came in for a part number (bearing AND seal), then we can help you perfectly.

I already finished the job. Instead of trying to locate a seal that would fit into that axle saver bearing I Just bought a whole new axle saver bearing.

Mike C · 03-23-2018, 08:07 PM

I assume it installed exactly the same way? Because of the step in the housing I wouldn't think it could go in the other way.

bob8619 · 03-23-2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

I assume it installed exactly the same way? Because of the step in the housing I wouldn't think it could go in the other way.

That is correct.

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bob8619 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ft Myers Florida Posts: 571	Did I get the wrong axle seal? The new seal is the one with red. Its what the parts store says is needed for my truck. Its a 12 bolt non posi. It looks like that silver ring thats still in the hub just needs to come out and the new seal will fit but I just want to make sure so that I don't ruin something. __________________ 1968 C10

03-22-2018, 12:34 PM	#2
KY_GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 300	Re: Did I get the wrong axle seal? No, that's the bearing outer race. That needs to be pushed in further and then the seal will fit into the axle bore. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom, 383 Stoker, TH350 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592157 Engine Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592233

03-22-2018, 08:05 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Did I get the wrong axle seal? That looks like an axle-saver bearing. It is located outboard a little to run in a fresh location on the axle. You may need a different seal than the stock replacement. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-23-2018, 08:07 PM	#10
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Did I get the wrong axle seal? I assume it installed exactly the same way? Because of the step in the housing I wouldn't think it could go in the other way. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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