Bro Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hi, Just doing a front axle replacment on MY83Wagon. When I removed the CastleNut/Washer/ behind the Cone Washer I fine this tangled mess that looks like a 1mm spring, about 4in long and was probably round but now a mess. What is it ? I have never seen one before. Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 it fell out of the outer bearing seal. i assume you found this after rmoving the rotor? anyway its what holds the seal tight against its sealing surface you should replace that seal and inspect the bearings Hi, Just doing an front axle replacment on MY83Wagon. When I removed the CastleNut/Washer/ behind the Cone Washer I fine this tangled mess that looks like a 1mm spring, about 4in long and was probably round but now a mess. What is it ? I have never seen one before. Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 Are these easy to replace ? What damage could I be doing now, without it ? Thanks Miles Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 you will have to pry out the old seal to replace it. it wont hurt anything but it could allow contaminates to get into the wheel bearings the bearings will last as long as the seals do, so if you got a bad seal replace it before it ruins the bearings but you may as well do the bearings if its gonna be apart, for peace of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 Thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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