Clutch seal

[makobuggie]

I installed a new seal on my g1, i guess it wasnt even going in, i lubed it up real good and taped it with a hammer it went in crooked, whats the best way to install one with a pipe, big socket? Had to order a new one, thanks

[sho305]

I use a socket that is just smaller diameter (usually 1/2 drive socket). Sometimes easier to use an extension in the socket to help get it straighter. You can make sure the hole is not sharp on the edge most have a tiny taper on the edge, so you could sand it a little or something if needed but you would have to clean the mess out. Lot of times I use silicone sealer on them, its slippery and glues/seals the seal in but still can be removed later. But you have to let it dry to be safe, before you use it. I only wet the outside with a thin film you don't want a glob in the bearing or something.

If you can't use a socket some other items are a large crescent wrench or large open end wrench. You can tap them by hand put one side in a little and tap the other side. Be patient it might pop out 10 times before you get it started, then tap the high side in.

[makobuggie]

Originally Posted by sho305

i use a socket that is just smaller diameter (usually 1/2 drive socket). Sometimes easier to use an extension in the socket to help get it straighter. You can make sure the hole is not sharp on the edge most have a tiny taper on the edge, so you could sand it a little or something if needed but you would have to clean the mess out. Lot of times i use silicone sealer on them, its slippery and glues/seals the seal in but still can be removed later. But you have to let it dry to be safe, before you use it. I only wet the outside with a thin film you don't want a glob in the bearing or something.

If you can't use a socket some other items are a large crescent wrench or large open end wrench. You can tap them by hand put one side in a little and tap the other side. Be patient it might pop out 10 times before you get it started, then tap the high side in.

thank you , will do