Re: Pinion seal

Posted by JWL On 2012/10/5 10:18:30

Good suggestions from O_D, as usual. There may be one more thing to look at. The surface on the drive shaft flange may have a groove worn into it that will not let the new pinion seal prevent leakage. This can be easily fixed. Install a Redisleeve or Speedisleeve (names used by different manufactures, but basically the same thing). The sleeve goes over the worn surface and provides a new sealing surface. An easy fix for a worn sealing surface. A good bearing supply store should be able to find one that will work for you.

Here are two photos showing a sleeve I used on a worn surface where the outside rear axle seal had worn a groove in the brake drum sealing surface. I used a Timken sleeve, but National also makes them. I believe Timken and National are the same company, but continue to operate with their original names. The sleeves come with an installation tool. The sleeve I used was a bit long and I needed to trim it.

Good luck.

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