acc7484 52 #1 Posted March 31, 2021 Hello All, My recent purchase of a 520H has been nothing but one issue after the other. The PO claimed he replaced the Axle seals. So I removed the hubs to inspect. The thrust washers were very worn the seal did not look much better. I replaced the seals with SKF 11124. They were not correct for this application, oil was bleeding all over. After a little research I found the correct seals and thrust washers. So one side is fine the other is still leaking. Did I miss something? I taped up the axles so as not to cut the seal when sliding them on. The correct seals are 1/2 inch wide. with a duel lip. Is there a special procedure for this? Thank you for all you help and advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,618 #2 Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, acc7484 said: So one side is fine the other is still leaking. How is the axle bearing on the side that is leaking?? If the axle has excess up/down, side to side movement this would indicate that the bearing is bad. This excess movement will damage the seal in short order. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acc7484 52 #3 Posted April 1, 2021 Yes I will check that out tomorrow. My fault for not looking at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #4 Posted April 1, 2021 7 hours ago, Achto said: If the axle has excess up/down If the bearing is good, make sure the axle is smooth in the seal area. I had an issues with repop seal manufactures. You are better off getting those seals away from EBAy repops. I use https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/shop-now/ good quality there as well as a few others. Also, you can tap the seal in a little deeper and that will cause it to run on a different area of the shaft. Always use the tape. I don't spiral wrap the shaft, I put a long piece over the key area, letting it hang over the end of the axle. Apply oil to the seal and axle before sliding it on. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #5 Posted April 1, 2021 11124 is for Sunstrand Hydros. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acc7484 52 #6 Posted April 1, 2021 Quote Also, you can tap the seal in a little deeper and that will cause it to run on a different area of the shaft. Himmmmm, That sounds like a good idea Joe, I may try that first. I just completed the 42" deck rebuild. So Ill get to that next. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acc7484 52 #7 Posted April 10, 2021 Joe M, Just wanted to say thanks for the tip. Worked perfectly! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #8 Posted April 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, acc7484 said: Joe M, Just wanted to say thanks for the tip. Worked perfectly! Sorry I missed this first time around, I usually suggest turning the hub around and using that as a ' slide hammer ' to tap the seal into place. But you got it so all is well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
