[zukmeista]

Replacing the rear wheel bearings on my sierra and the seal sits behind a retainer. Does the retainer come out?

[Fatzook]

I though the seal was infront of the seal saver?

[zukmeista]

There is a steel retaining ring that the seal sits behind. Reason why I want to know is cos the old seal was stuck to it so I need to clean the old rubber off.

[Fatzook]

Seal and seal saver..



Bearing and bearing retainer

[zukmeista]

Can ya get a picture without the seal in there?

[Fatzook]

Sorry mate its all back together now.

But the only thing behind the seal is the plastic seal saver.

Can you get a pic of what you are dealing with?

[zukmeista]

I think the steel bit might have been part of the old seal. Is that possible?

[Fatzook]

zukmeista wrote:

I think the steel bit might have been part of the old seal. Is that possible?

Yes. Some seals have a steel outer band.

So you think the rubber seal has separated from its steel outer?

If this is the case you must remove that steel band before fitting a new seal.

Any chance of a pic?

[zukmeista]

All sorted. It was just part of the old seal