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That is the seal that fits the inside of the axle.
Now for my next thought. I'm guessing with 80-90w oil that if I had about ten thousands end play I would be O.K. Can I just shim between the bearing and the seal or between the seal and the bolt on plate. I have some pinion shims I could trim to ...

The specs on the SKF 16735 wheel seal show an actual width of .470. What would be the part number for the seal that is .490 width? Keep in mind that the seal I need is on the outside of the bearing and the bearing is lubricated using differential oil. I measured the end play today and on the LR it ...

Seal measures roughly .450. Wrong seal?

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On a c-clip axle it is .001-.030 I would say no more than that on the bolt in also. over .020 on new bearing would concern me a bit.

Did you use the correct seal?

Which part number did you use? 2146 or 712146 ? Jim

They are bolt in axles. The seal is on the outside of the bearing. SKF 16735 ...

I have installed Timken tapered roller bearings in place of the standard roller bearings in a 71 Buick Skylark 8.5 rear. How much end play is acceptable and what do I do if it is out of tolerance?

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