Seals are usually only a couple bucks. Replace 'em.
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
speeddemonrs@cox.net
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:42 PM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] Front axel hub & seal
Hi All -
So I have taken apart my front axels to do the brake conversion and all
seems to be going well (thanks to all for your suggestions, recommendations
and such), however...
I am trying my best to disassemble the hub to be able to clean the bearings
and re-pack with new axel grease. The problem is with the rubber seal at the
inside side of the housing. Looking at the service manual and seeing the
individual parts, it does not look like there would be anything in
particular holding it in place (other then the crown nut on the opposite
end). I would rather not damage the thing trying to take it out, but cannot
see how to get it out without causing some damage to the seal. It seems that
trying to clean the bearings (still inside) would be a difficult undertaking
since so many have previously mentioned to make sure to remove ALL old
grease prior to repacking as old grease and new grease donbt "play well"
together and will cause premature failure/breakdown of the new grease.
I have tried taking a thin tipped flat screwdriver and prying at the edges
to get under it, but it seems hard, like there is something else there
stopping it from being pried up. I have also tried pushing it out through
the housing, with similar results.
So my friends... Suggestions?
Datsun-roadsters mailing list
http://www.team.net/archive
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters
________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
Datsun-roadsters mailing list
http://www.team.net/archive
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters
|