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  1. 11th May 2009, 07:43 AM #1
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    Fitting stub axles

    Was doing my D1 swivels last night, and when I try to slide the stub axle on, the seal inside it is catching on the circlip groove in the end of the axle.
    I reckon if I just push it on its going to damage the seal.
    Am I just being too cautious and should just push it on, or is there a good tip for fitting it without damaging the seal.

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  2. 11th May 2009, 08:20 AM #2
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    Are you converting to oil lubed swivels abd bearings? If so the seal quality isn't critical as everything runs in the same lubricant.
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    I'm running oil in the swivels, but still using grease in the hubs.
    Thought about it, but decided not to go the whole hog and pull the intermediate seals.

    I reckon I'll just wrap a couple of turns of electrical tape around the spline when fitting it. That should do the job

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  4. 12th May 2009, 08:46 PM #4
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    FWIW the electrical tape did the job perfectly.

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