How to install an oil seal on a shaft?

How to install an oil seal on a shaft?

The installation tool is lubricated, preventing seal lip damage from splines, keyways, and unchamfered shafts. Proceed cautiously to ensure seal and bore align properly as the seal is being installed. The bottom of the installation tool meets the face of the shaft. Described below, are incorrect ways to install an oil seal.

What kind of tool to use to install oil seal?

Oil seal installation tools are recommended for use when installing rotary shaft seals, to facilitate proper engagement and decreases the likelihood of seal cocking. When using a press fitting tool (preferably pneumatic or hydraulic press), make sure the tool has an OD .01″ (.25 mm) smaller than the size of the bore.

What should the lip of an oil seal be facing?

The spring ring and so the lip of the oil seal should always face the direction that the lubricant is coming from. Ensure you fit the seal squarely to the housing or shaft, again a vital part of installation, a ‘cocked’ seal will cause heat build-up, possible spring dislodge, or even the seal not mating correctly against the face its running on.

Why is my oil seal not fitting correctly?

Ensure you fit the seal squarely to the housing or shaft, again a vital part of installation, a ‘cocked’ seal will cause heat build-up, possible spring dislodge, or even the seal not mating correctly against the face its running on.

How to replace a front axle shaft seal?

If you have ever owned a GM four wheel drive vehicle then there is a good chance you have had a front axle shaft seal leak. We replaced the RH output shaft seal on a Tahoe but it is the same for Silverado, Sierra,Suburban and Yukon. Part one shows details on the tear down and part two with guide you through the reassembly. Loading…

What’s the best way to install an oil seal?

Applying a lubricant to the shaft will help the seal to bed in. Lubricating the bore will also make installation easier. The outer diameter of the oil seal is smaller than the internal diameter of the bore. Choose an oil seal in the proper size and replace the original seal.

Can a bad axle seal cause an oil leak?

Sounds like you make have a bad axle seal. Have you been using he machine to blow or plow snow. Sometimes ice can get forced into the axle seals and cause them to leak. The TM1985 covers the front axle but does not specifically address oil leakage.

How does the oil seal move along the shaft?

The oil seal moves in an axial direction along the shaft The outer diameter of the oil seal is smaller than the internal diameter of the bore. Excess pressure is displacing the oil seal axially.