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PeteVS · 10-31-2018, 06:05 PM

Seals have a "V"shaped sealing element. If you apply pressure to the "top of the V", the V will spread out and hold pressure. If you apply pressure to the "bottom of the V", the sides will collapse allowing pressure to pass. In a rear end, you want ALL seals installed to keep pressure away from the brakes. That's ALL seals, even at the bearing at the front of the torque tube.

10-31-2018, 06:05 PM	#9
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: rear hub grease seals Seals have a "V"shaped sealing element. If you apply pressure to the "top of the V", the V will spread out and hold pressure. If you apply pressure to the "bottom of the V", the sides will collapse allowing pressure to pass. In a rear end, you want ALL seals installed to keep pressure away from the brakes. That's ALL seals, even at the bearing at the front of the torque tube. __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!