In a message dated 96-05-21 13:43:06 EDT, jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu (James
Brill) writes:

>
>I say this because I want to clarify that I don't have the wrong seal.
>3mm is big enough to be noticed.  That said, I can't get the seal 
>back into the thing.  I had two ordered since one side was leaking.  
>Both of those are now gone.  I have tried using one big socket, a 
>washer/socket combination and the small taps with a hammer method.  I 
>froze the seal thinking I could shrink it just enough.  No dice.  I 
>now have four of those seals ordered hoping I get one of them in 
>there.  The most recent advice I have gotten is to soak the seal in 
>some hot water in hopes of softening the rubber just enough that it 
>will squeeze in there.  I will try that first when the next batch of 
>seals arrives.  If that doesn't work I am down to removing the thing 
>and using a press.  Oh, the seals are 'elring' or some such.  They are
>supposed to be OEM.  Thanks, Jim

Use a deburring tool to make a chamfer on the seal housing.  It is a very
tight fit and you may have to remove the seal carrier and use a press to
install the seal.  If you do this, make sure you install the carrier in
"EXACTLY" the samr position it was in before.  The carrier adjust the bearing
preload and ring gear position.

Dennis.