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Re: NAPA SKF-21771 rear bearing seal fails the 0.25" test [message #331119 is a reply to message #318141] Fri, 20 April 2018 07:15 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
RF_Burns is currently offline  RF_Burns   Canada
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Richard,
The issue occurs when the seal housing is driven in flush with the hub housing. The trick is to leave the seal housing sitting slightly proud of the hub as shown in the diagram below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3XquSIYjDleenNDM1BHQlNHa1E/view

Dave Lenzi makes a tool to install the seal to the proper depth.


Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
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