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vjjack04 · 07-17-2011, 07:42 PM

Folks, I realize this is elementary, but most recently I installed hub assemblies, not ones where you have to install a seal. Once the bearing is in I need to know which way the seal goes. Hollow side towards the spindle or the rotor? I have attached pictures. First picture or second? Also, these are tapped in right, no neccessarily pressed in? Thanks for any help.

Russell Ashley · 07-17-2011, 08:26 PM

The second pic is correct, and they do just tap in. Be gentle with the taps though, and keep the seal going in evenly, or straight.

hammerdog57 · 07-17-2011, 08:28 PM

Second pic. Get it started square as possible and drive in using a small scrap 2x4 layed flat. And dont forget to install your inner bearing first.

vjjack04 · 07-17-2011, 08:33 PM

Thanks guys. I won't forget the bearing, I just couldn't figure out the seal. I diagram I saw on line seemed to have it the other way....

mr48chev · 07-17-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammerdog57

Second pic. Get it started square as possible and drive in using a small scrap 2x4 layed flat. And dont forget to install your inner bearing first.

Yes the second picture and using a short piece of 2x4 works real well.

**truckdude239** · 07-17-2011, 10:50 PM

second picture

07-17-2011, 07:42 PM	#1
vjjack04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bear Grass, NC Posts: 291	disc rotor seal install Folks, I realize this is elementary, but most recently I installed hub assemblies, not ones where you have to install a seal. Once the bearing is in I need to know which way the seal goes. Hollow side towards the spindle or the rotor? I have attached pictures. First picture or second? Also, these are tapped in right, no neccessarily pressed in? Thanks for any help. Attached Images

07-17-2011, 08:26 PM	#2
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: disc rotor seal install The second pic is correct, and they do just tap in. Be gentle with the taps though, and keep the seal going in evenly, or straight.

07-17-2011, 08:28 PM	#3
hammerdog57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 191	Re: disc rotor seal install Second pic. Get it started square as possible and drive in using a small scrap 2x4 layed flat. And dont forget to install your inner bearing first.

07-17-2011, 08:33 PM	#4
vjjack04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bear Grass, NC Posts: 291	Re: disc rotor seal install Thanks guys. I won't forget the bearing, I just couldn't figure out the seal. I diagram I saw on line seemed to have it the other way....

07-17-2011, 10:50 PM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,228	Re: disc rotor seal install second picture __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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