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casey · 12-01-2003, 12:53 AM

I'm doing a gear ratio change, and was wondering if I have to change axle seals or can I just slide the axles back in, there not leaking now, reason I ask is I have to get the axle bearings pressed on and off at a machine shop to change seals don't I?

jimfulco · 12-01-2003, 01:00 AM

No press necessary if you have the C-clip type axle. The bearings are pressed into the housing & the axles just slip through them. If the seals aren't fairly new, I'd replace them. They're cheap & it's not hard at all if the axles are already out. Be sure to check the axles for grooves (grooves=bad) where the bearings ride.

casey · 12-01-2003, 01:14 AM

thanks jimfulco

12-01-2003, 12:53 AM	#1
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	axle seals I'm doing a gear ratio change, and was wondering if I have to change axle seals or can I just slide the axles back in, there not leaking now, reason I ask is I have to get the axle bearings pressed on and off at a machine shop to change seals don't I?

12-01-2003, 01:00 AM	#2
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	No press necessary if you have the C-clip type axle. The bearings are pressed into the housing & the axles just slip through them. If the seals aren't fairly new, I'd replace them. They're cheap & it's not hard at all if the axles are already out. Be sure to check the axles for grooves (grooves=bad) where the bearings ride. Last edited by jimfulco; 12-01-2003 at 01:02 AM.

12-01-2003, 01:14 AM	#3
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	thanks jimfulco



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