D60 inner axle seal question

[westn11]

I installed the "newer" design inner axle seal in my Dana 60 a few weekends ago. They where a little tricky to get in but no real issues. Before I put them in, I tried to slide them over the axle and it was a very snug fit. My question is: When I try and push the axle in, will it push the seal out of position?? Or does the carrier hold the seal in place?? Am I explaining this correctly??

thanks
-Nigel

 

[readymix]

The seal is supposed to be pressed into the housing/end of the axle tubes. If you did not do it that way then pull the carrier out again and redo it.

 

[Mudstud]

Sounds like you done it right. Not sure if the chunk helps back the seal or not but when I insert the shafts I am always careful pushing it thru that seal. Don't just keep slamming it in there till it goes.