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			  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, 01:43 PM
			
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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. Thank's DR, On my original refresh of this tranny, I drove the seal in to the depth of the bearing face and it leaked. On the main shaft, there is a smooth flat that I thought both sealing surfaces of the seal should ride on. That's the reason I drove it down to the second step. It sounds like I can leave it there, so I will leave it. Keith  | 
	
 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
 
 Dr Evil   Push it in so that it lies below the plain of the ...   Jan 11 2008, 01:26 PM
 
 davep   Keith, I think you should be okay. I normally go b...   Jan 11 2008, 02:04 PM![]() ![]()  | 
	
 
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