Real Time Knuckle Question

[rocktoy74]

I am In the middle of rebuilding my knuckles On my FZJ80, and on the Rubber Knucle Seal there Is a ridge type thing. Does that go toward the Ball I assume? Thanks In advance, Worley Also does anyone know the proper procedure for soaking the felts?

 

[KIRUXA]

"Re-installation start

Install the inner axle oil seal. A big rubber mallet and a 3x3 block of wood with a face shaved to roughly the same size as the seal is the best way we found to seat it. A piece of 1.5" abs pipe will also work if you have a steady hand and cut both ends square. The seal does not seat flush in the housing but actually goes a little further in leaving a slight lip.

Slide the wiper seal kit over the inner knuckle ready for seating. starting with closest to the center of the truck, the order is felt seal, rubber seal with ridge facing towards the differential, metal seal."

Taken from the FAQ for knuckle rebuilt in the 80 tech section, look it up

 

[rocktoy74]

Thanks I found It. :whoops:

 

[Kernal]

If you look closely at the photo you can see the ridge of the rubber wiper facing toward the center of the axle housing.