LT230 output seal - installation depth?

[Lionel]

I have a 110 TD5 Defender Xtreme, MY2002.


Dealing with changing the LT230 rear output oil seal, I am interested in whether the new seal should be drifted in so that it contacts the bearing track, or should it be a shallower depth.


There seems to be different opinions in some of the theads covering this topic.


Any information would be greatly appreciated.


Regards,


Lionel

[Tins]

Maybe Mike will tell you. Bit to wade through here but possibly worth it going forward.

LT230 Transfer case - YouTube

[Lionel]

Maybe Mike will tell you. Bit to wade through here but possibly worth it going forward.

LT230 Transfer case - YouTube

Thanks for the link. I've cycled quickly through most of the sections, and it's a great read if you need to work on the LT230 internals, but there is nothing much about the seals, unfortunately.

Cheers,

Lionel

[rick130]

IIRC it was flush, Lionel, and I've been speaking to a mate this arvo who is rebuilding 3 atm and he confirmed that the spec is flush.
He actually turned up a tool for the various seals and bearings and is seating that particular seal at 0.5mm below the face.

[Tins]

Thanks for the link. I've cycled quickly through most of the sections, and it's a great read if you need to work on the LT230 internals, but there is nothing much about the seals, unfortunately.

Cheers,

Lionel

Wasn't sure as it's been a while.