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  1. 4th November 2008, 11:07 PM #1
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    How far do you drift in a RTC3511 seal

    Hi there,

    Just wondering if anyone can help me out with how far to drift in the seal on the wheel hub.

    The RTC3511 has a lip on it that you would think sits on top of the seal housing but I have read othere posts that suggest drifting it in further.

    Can anyone confirm please.

    Thanks

    John
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  2. 4th November 2008, 11:21 PM #2
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    Just below the edge (the lip that is) if a straight edge is placed over the hub it shouldnt touch (just below)
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  3. 4th November 2008, 11:39 PM #3
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    I set mine level and then fitted the hub,tightened the bearings and slackened them back a touch. Pat
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie2 View Post
    Just below the edge (the lip that is) if a straight edge is placed over the hub it shouldnt touch (just below)
    Thanks

    That just seems so strange. You would think the seal would have straight sides no lip.
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  5. 5th November 2008, 05:41 AM #5
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    the lip of the seal is the shield/slinger...

    it should be Just clear of the housingso that it contacts the face of the stub axle on assembly. If you drive it in too deep it might as well not be their and if you dont drive it in far enough it will burn itself off anyway.
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    Re seated the seals today - running oiled bearings

    Hi all,

    I had the fun job of re-doing what I did yesterday.

    SWMBO was not a happy camper with me spending 1 1/2 days working on the car which could have been spent elsewhere especially if I had of done it right the first time.

    Removed the drive flange, hub and fortunately I had only run around the block so the seal was fine.

    It was definitely out too far and noticeable by where it was running. It had been pushed in further than I left it.

    Used the flange with a large O'ring to get the right height and drove it in further.

    Pretty sure it will be ok now. No oil anywhere as I converted to oiled bearings.

    And it is so much easier working on oiled bearings!

    Second time round was a lot faster too.

    Regards
    John
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