jeff w 4 #1 Posted May 10, 2014 Just a quick question on replacing axel seal on my C-81--> Is it 1" or 11/8, also, can you still get steel (seals), or only plastic? Part number? In addition, are seals normally readily available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,000 #2 Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) C81 if original should be 1-1/8 look at pinned post top of page for seal #s. Toro are usually plastic CR/SKF steel Edited May 10, 2014 by pfrederi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,306 #3 Posted May 10, 2014 Yes, 1 1/8" Toro #100443 and are $5.92 direct from Toro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff w 4 #4 Posted May 13, 2014 Update on axel seal: Removed left hub (about an hour w/my puller)and discovered no seal? Can see the bearing w/a nice space for seal on outer housing. This hub has never been off, but plenty of tell tale signs of long term leak until fluid was very low. Am I missing something here or is it time to knock out keyway, emery cloth axel and then seal(Toro plastic) and then anti seize area around hub upon reinstalling? First time on this and want no mistakes. Thank you in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,914 #5 Posted May 13, 2014 Don't know why you do not have a seal there. You need one. File all burrs on end of axle and on key way. Some guys like to put some tape on the end of the axle and over the key way to not cut the rubber in the seal when placing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff w 4 #6 Posted May 14, 2014 Here is a pic of axel w/ bearing only? Yes I will use emory cloth to clean axel up before reinstall. Evidently no seal when unit made? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,000 #7 Posted May 15, 2014 Here is a pic of axel w/ bearing only? Yes I will use emory cloth to clean axel up before reinstall. Evidently no seal when unit made? That would be highly unlikely. More likely seal fell apart and no one replaced it or pulled it and didn't replace it. Do not see apicture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
