Z8 Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 I don't see a seal in the shop manual or in the Motorsports catalog for a rear stub axle seal for the wheel side. There is one for the differental side, but not a "inner" and an "outer" seal. The ones I took apart did not have one, but also had alot of grit in the bearing area? Anyone take a rear stub axle out lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 The outer stub axle bearing is sealed on one side and if installed correctly, that sealed side is outboard - so no separate seal is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z8 Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 Thanks Pete, I see that the outer bearing has a seal incorporated. But I found alot of grit inside and wondered if it was missing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Thanks Pete, I see that the outer bearing has a seal incorporated. But I found alot of grit inside and wondered if it was missing one. You found grit inside the rear strut housing? or only surficially outside the sealed bearing? If it's inside your bearing housings are likely scored and I'd suggest different struts. I assume though that it's grit outside which is normal and alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z8 Posted April 6, 2004 Author Share Posted April 6, 2004 I found grit around the perimeter of the bearing, but it could have been deposited there as I withdrew the stub axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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