Thanks Dennis.
So the passenger side bearing seal seated almost too easily.
I could've pushed it in by hand.
A little grease was applied to OD. Same done to seal at other axle.

Would setting the seal in place without grease but with a light coat of red
RTV be a bad idea?
I really don't want it popping out!

The ID of each hole seal seats at had minor rust pitting near outer edge.

On Monday, May 9, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Rags will do the job. I like those Scott shop towels.
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Kimberly-Clark-75190-Scott-Shop-Towels/dp/B00004TBJD/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1462842411&sr=8-4&keywords=shop+towels
>
> Auto stores and home depot have them usually for less than this.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Neil N
> Sent: Monday, May 9, 2016 7:14 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <javascript:;>
> Subject: Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
>
> ...... If possible I'll use some kind of wood or plastic L shaped scoop to
> remove some of the old grease. Haven't looked yet to see if this is even
> possible.
> Mentioned wheel bearing noise check because there might be a little too
> much end play at axle stub in question.
>
> On Monday, May 9, 2016, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com <javascript:;>> wrote:
> Grease is some kind of Mercedes type, .....
> >
> >
> > On Monday, May 9, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com
> <javascript:;>
> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','d23haynes57@hotmail.com <javascript:;>');>>
> wrote:
> >
> >> You don't need to check the wheel bearings for noise. When they do
> >> finally go bad it will be very obvious. ..... The most important part
> >> is for the housing to not be over stuffed. Too much grease will force
> >> past any seal or even force the seal out.
> >>
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >>
> >> > Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 10:45:05 -
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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