need help with axle dust seal

[McDizzle]

Well i pulled my axles to replace the hub seal and had the dealer installed them but now im having problems with the new dust seals(F81Z1S175HCA Axle seals) i bought that are at the end of the axle housing. i put them on the shaft and slid the axle back in the housing and it didnt seem to fit very well(the old one was worn down to nothing so i cant reference off the old one). its to big to fit inside the housing and to small to fit the outer groove. so im not really sure how it is suppose to fit.

Kyle

 

[Frankenstien]

Mine have been spinning freely now for 240,000 miles... its a dust seal, you have an actual oil seal near the pumpkin that keeps the nasties out. When I did my hubs at around 100K I too bought new seals.... with the same results. after some reading and looking I relaxed a bit. Since then 140K +- a lil bit no issues. BTW replaced the front gear lube about 2 months ago....almost as clean as the new I put in.

 

[DaveBen]

X2 what Frankenstien said. I did the ball joints a year ago and had to change that SEAL. It just keeps the junk out and is not a true seal. Let it spin.

Dave

 

[McDizzle]

Alright cool thanks guys, got it all back together.

 

[DaveBen]

Good going Dizzle.

Dave

 

[jonwright]

Have the same issue. Now I don't need another trip to the shop.

Thanks, kids!

 

[Yorick]

Front axle seal.

Went and bought two seals from local bearing supplier for less than $19. CR brand.

 

[Yorick]

Front axle seal.

Went and bought two seals from local bearing supplier for less than $19. CR brand.

 

[01psdrw4x4]

Makes me fill better also, I had put them back in once. My buddy's 06 250 is doing the same thing, after I had seen his I didn't worry so much about it anymore