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Lt1 Seal

In the meantime, the axletubes are checked for debris before installing the bearings with a special chisel. Tech Nick Stevko says you can tell when they are both all the way on by sound and by looking at the rings inside the tubes. The seals are hammered with a mallet in alternating spots, as evenly as possible, until flush. Motor oil eases the process and prevents the seal from cracking during installation.
 Lt1 Seal