Rear seal replacemnt

[Kharville]

I've just torn into my rear-rear axle due to some oil-washed bearings and grease on the pads. Upon following all the instructions of re-assembly everything looks good but unlike the front, the outer seal on the rear seems to cause the hub to not spin as freely as the front. Is this normal? I have adjusted my brakes and they are not dragging. As I tightened the inner nut to 50ft/lbs and then backed off I noticed that it was more tedious to turn. It may just be my perception.

 

[Torquewrench]

I've just torn into my rear-rear axle due to some oil-washed bearings and grease on the pads. Upon following all the instructions of re-assembly everything looks good but unlike the front, the outer seal on the rear seems to cause the hub to not spin as freely as the front. Is this normal? I have adjusted my brakes and they are not dragging. As I tightened the inner nut to 50ft/lbs and then backed off I noticed that it was more tedious to turn. It may just be my perception.

Are you sure you got the seals completely seated?

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[cattlerepairman]

Put it together, drive it and check hub temperatures. If you cannot touch and leave your bare hand on the hub after a good drive, it is too hot. If it isn't and the bearing is adjusted correctly, don't worry about it.

 

[Kharville]

Put it together, drive it and check hub temperatures. If you cannot touch and leave your bare hand on the hub after a good drive, it is too hot. If it isn't and the bearing is adjusted correctly, don't worry about it.

That was my intent. I have it together and was going to check temps and move on.