Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: dirkbalter on May 23, 2020, 20:11:12

Title: Rear axle, seal surface thread pattern
Post by: dirkbalter on May 23, 2020, 20:11:12

Hello,
As I am rebuilding / re-assembling my rear axle, I came across the seal surface threading (see pic) in the BBB. My seal surface looks good but does not show any signs of a thread pattern.
I am concerned that “sanding” a thread pattern would lead to a premature wear of the seal lip?
Any opinions?
Thank you

Title: Re: Rear axle, seal surface thread pattern
Post by: Shvegel on May 23, 2020, 21:20:50

 The illustration is likely from an earlier model using leather seals. The feeling was if any oil escaped the thread pattern would sort of push it back into the housing.  Not needed  And counter productive woth a modern rubber seal.

Title: Re: Rear axle, seal surface thread pattern
Post by: dirkbalter on May 23, 2020, 22:57:10

Yup, I agree.
Thank you.
(BTW, its BBB passenger cars 1959, mod October 63)