Bearing and Seal Separation?????

[64s 83]

I'm putting together a three speed transaxle and was installing new seals all around. I noticed that the axle seals sit on top of the bearings as does the break drum seal. But as for the pulley seal, if I install it even with the top of the case, there is about an 1/8 to 3/16 gap to the roller bearing. Is this normal, or has the bearing worked itself down a little. If its down, any good suggestions to get it back into position???

Thanks guys, George :notworthy:

[64s 83]

ANYBODY??????

[rick 235]

George, I have never been where you are, but I would just put the seal in and not worry....If the bearing moved on it's own, it would be unusual.

[rickv1957 72]

With a small gap I think you will be fine,Rick

[oldandred 15]

its fine puter back together as long as the shaft isnt moving around up and down or side ways

[tgranthamfd 29]

That is the way it was on my 60 Suburban 400. I just left the seal flush with the case, hope that is the way it was suposed to be. My old seal was thicker than the replacement I found. Good luck with it.