Face Seal Installation

Figure 237 Heat outer wheel bearing cone. Reference bearing heating and freezing guidelines on page 23.

Figure 238 Install outer wheel bearing cone.

Figure 239 Tap inner race of bearing to assure it is properly seated on shaft. NOTE: The old bearing race, as shown, works well for this procedure and minimizes the risk of damaging the bearing. Figure 240 Using a feeler gauge check between cone and shaft shoulder in several places to be sure bearing cup is properly seated.

Face Seal Installation

Figure 241 Clean seal bore in axle shaft with solvent. Reference face seal installation instructions on page 19.

Figure 242 Clean metal ring sealing surface with a lint free cloth.

Figure 243 Install seal in installation tool.

Figure 244 Wet rubber toric ring with isopropyl alcohol or other approved evaporative solvent. Reference face seal installation instructions on page 19. Figure 247 Clean seal bore in trumpet arm with solvent.

Figure 245 Install seal. Figure 246 Check that seal is properly seated. Wipe seal with lint free cloth and apply light coat of oil to steel sealing surface.

Figure 248 Install seal in installation tool.

Figure 249 Wet rubber toric ring with isopropyl alcohol or other approved evaporative solvent. Reference face seal installation instructions on page 19.

Figure 250 Install seal.

Figure 251 Check that seal is properly seated. Wipe seal with lint free cloth and apply light coat of oil to steel sealing surface. Figure 252 Install axle shaft in trumpet arm. NOTE: Be careful to not damage the bearing cups or seals.

Figure 253 Heat inner bearing cone and install on axle shaft. NOTE: An assistant is needed for this procedure to hold the axle shaft centered in the bearing cup from the flange end. Reference figure 252.

Figure 254 Using a soft bar tap bearing fully on the axle shaft. NOTE: An assistant is needed for this procedure to hold the axle shaft in position.