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| toon1 | 
			
			  Jan 11 2008, 10:59 AM
			
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			 Is there a specific depth  the front main seal of the transmission be installed to? 
			
			
					
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			  Jan 11 2008, 01:26 PM
			
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        		 Send me your transmission! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23,041 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region   
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			 Push it in so that it lies below the plain of the hub that the throw out bearing tube lies on. Dont rely on the tube to push it in as it can deform the seal a bit. If you pushed it in so it is flush with the second step, dont worry. You didnt need to, but it is fine. 
			
			
					
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 toon1   transmission front main seal   Jan 11 2008, 10:59 AM
 
 Cap'n Krusty   Knock it in flush.  The release bearing guide tube...   Jan 11 2008, 11:07 AM
 
 toon1   so it should be flush with the top of the flange t...   Jan 11 2008, 11:19 AM
 
 davep   Why would you push it in past the face? I cannot t...   Jan 11 2008, 11:30 AM
 
 toon1   There are TWO different faces you could refer to i...   Jan 11 2008, 11:44 AM
 
 toon1   
Push it in so that it lies below the plain of the...   Jan 11 2008, 01:43 PM
 
 davep   Keith, I think you should be okay. I normally go b...   Jan 11 2008, 02:04 PM![]() ![]()  | 
	
 
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