DC_ Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Ok I've bitten the bullet and asking for advice, after watching a tutorial on the fitting of the wheel bearings, I noticed something about the way the hub oil seals should be fitted. FRC8222 and FTC4785. I'm not sure 100% mine are on the same way. How crucial is this?? Will I need to take everything back off again to make sure? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 They should be mounted with the inside (hollow side) towards the bearing. It normally says on the seal. Should you change it yes will it be OK till the next time it's off probably the worst that will happen is contamination and premature failure. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Another job to do then..... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Depends if you want to keep grease in or water out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Lesson learned..... was knackered after working all day on it...... tiredness mostly and not thinking it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 If you don't off road often you'll be fine just replace it next time it's off. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Not off-roading this truck at all unless I'm forced to, to find a good camp site when we're away in the glens. I'd rather do it properly though, ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The spring wrapped around the inside of the seal should the be on the oily side of whatever is being sealed - in this case the wheel bearing . I did notice in your pic's in the other thread the seal track on the stub axle looked pretty ropy , a good coating of grease will help make the seal last longer , also have you checked the state of the oil/grease in the CV housing ? - it was a front iirc? cheers Steve b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Hi Steve, yep the oil in the swivel was again almost non existent.... now has a full compliment of one shot in it. The hub seal also was coated in lovely new grease. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 God I must have been tired alright, not only did I put the inner seal on wrong, but the outer too ?? thankfully I managed to go back in today. All is well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Oops ? Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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