That's my concern, Lance. I don't want to crush the seal. I can't really measure, no. The seal feels like it can be pushed in more but without having bolts I can't try it and see.
Yes, the seal is on the outside of the bearing. You slide the axle in, knock it with a mallet to get the bearing in which then also gets the seal in most of the way, and then place the retaining plate on and bolt it down. Always sounds easier on paper when it's your first time.
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Trey
Current ride: 2001 BMW 540iT soon to be manual swapped.
Former rides: 1979 Trans Am WS6: LT1/T56, Kore 3 C5/6 brakes, BMW 18in rims
00 BMW 540i/6: Suspension, wheels, and ACS bits.
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