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There is some wise info there.Brown ones on the left are ctis seals. 2 per wheel. Look like wheel seals to the right. Some fuel filters oil filters. I wouldn't mess with my axles as long as the fluid level is good and you are not having any issues with them.
Maybe " fix it till your Broke " LOLThere is some wise info there.
Saying in the maintenance industry... If it ain't broke don't fix it... Another saying... Fix it till its broke.
I've seen more problems with people replacing non leaking seals only to have them leak due to a faulty seal or improper installation.Brown ones on the left are ctis seals. 2 per wheel. Look like wheel seals to the right. Some fuel filters oil filters. I wouldn't mess with my axles as long as the fluid level is good and you are not having any issues with them.
Sounds like good advice. I've just been curious because I see them all over eBay, and I wondered if and what I should be servicing regularly. Specifically, I was puzzled by the "annual service" name, when the manuals don't list any service intervals, kits, etc.Brown ones on the left are ctis seals. 2 per wheel. Look like wheel seals to the right. Some fuel filters oil filters. I wouldn't mess with my axles as long as the fluid level is good and you are not having any issues with them.
What is the NSN?I see lots of NSN-numbered "annual service kits" on eBay, but I don't see anything in the manuals that clearly lays out what annual service actually encompasses. What are all the seals and things in this kit for?
Example kit:
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Yes sir I too have seen people replace non leaking seals (on just about anythng) to end up with problems. They fixed it till it was broke... Installing seals properly isn't as easy as people think.I've seen more problems with people replacing non leaking seals only to have them leak due to a faulty seal or improper installation.
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