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Old 04-23-2023, 12:21 AM
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Default 1971 8.2 axle seals

I replaced my 1971 axle seals and bearings. Before slipping on the seal on I greased the inside of the lip seal and press the bearing/collar.

My question is does the outside of the seal rubber surface need to be lubed or dry before it gets drawn into the housing by the flange bolts? Seams a thing film would'nt cause a leak

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Old 04-23-2023, 12:31 AM
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I don’t have an answer but if you don’t get one here, PM ole pinion head very knowledgeable he’d know .

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Old 04-23-2023, 10:22 AM
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During assembly, I've always gave the axle seals a quick finger wipe with a little Mystik JT-6. On maintenance of a rear axle, a quick wipe with a little 80/90 will work.

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Old 04-23-2023, 10:56 AM
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cool. thanks

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