8 3/4 axle seal depth

[Bob C]

Can anyone measure the distance from the end of the housing to the axle seal? Many thanks

 

[Steven190]

I think that there is a lip in the axle that the seal will contact to stop. This is the depth for it, enough to clear the bearing.

 

[toolmanmike]

And don't forget to clean and repack the axle bearings.

 

[69cudaownr]

Yes the seal will bottom out. But have a look first to see that the lip is even in there. One side of mine bottomed at a slight angle. It never leaked but always bothered me that it wasn't quite straight. Perfection can drive one insane! Ha!

 

[john-9]

seal depth from face of housing flange to face of installed seal is 1.680 inches (1 11/16 ) as stated above there is a lip to bottom the seal to so it does not contact the bearing lock collar.
if you are measuring from the backing plate surface add 1/8 inch for the thickness of the backing plate

 

[Bob C]

I think that there is a lip in the axle that the seal will contact to stop. This is the depth for it, enough to clear the bearing.

Looking for a measurement of an installed seal.

 

[john-9]

my last post gave you that info -- reread it .

 

[Bob C]

seal depth from face of housing flange to face of installed seal is 1.680 inches (1 11/16 ) as stated above there is a lip to bottom the seal to so it does not contact the bearing lock collar.
if you are measuring from the backing plate surface add 1/8 inch for the thickness of the backing plate

Thanks John