sure seals

[purecty]

can i put sure seals on my to-20 or do i need help? thanks
bill

 

[phil(va)]

If you have loaded rear wheels, the hardest part may be removing the wheels and keeping them upright and then putting them back on. A loaded rear wheel can be tough to handle solo, but entirely possible if you are careful. A trick to reinstall a loaded wheel is put slick vinyl under the spot where you want to reattach it and then you can rotate is slightly to help align the studs. It really helps to have a helper to 'feather' the jack as you install, especially if you use one of the mechanical tractor jacks.

 

[purecty]

ok. thanks. where in va are you? im in danville
bill

 

[phil(va)]

Appomattox County, northern part, near route 60.

 

[purecty]

not too far. lol

 

[samn40]

Check your axle for end float before removing the axle, by pulling the hub in and out.It should not move in or out!. If you are ok with this then do not mix up your axle shims. I find that you can over-fill the bearing with grease before fitting the seals,so just pack enough new grease in there to come flush with the bearing.Clean up the bearing housing where it is to come in contact with the seal housing and smear some sealant on this point. I have made two small plates out of 1"x1/4" flat bar and only about 2"long with a hole out towards the end to help me 'pull' the seals into place.I slide the new seal over the shaft and down until it contacts the housing then I put one of these pullers opposite each other and over a stud and tighten
them down evenly until they are just holding pressure on the seal, then with a copper hammer I can tap the seal into the housing without fear of it 'bouncing' or jumping up at the opposite side. Rebuilding is a reverse of dismantling, but if you were not happy with the end float then you may have to remove a shim or two until you get it nice, making sure the two axles are not touching other by rotating one and checking the other turns the opposite way.
Sam