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3406B DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE
Media Number -SEBR0544-03 Publication Date -01/04/1991 Date Updated -13/06/2006

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Seals (Lip-Type)

Seals (Lip-Type)
Generally the toe or spring-loaded lip of an oil seal faces the oil being sealed or the oil having the
higher pressure. The toe or lip of a grease seal faces away from the lubricant being sealed. Unless
otherwise specified, use the preceding rules for installing lip-type seals.

The main parts of a lip-type seal are the case, sealing element, and the garter spring. The illustration
shows the construction of a simple lip-type seal. The cross section shows the terms "heel" and "toe"
used to identify the sides of various types of seals.

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Lubricate the lips of lip-type seals before installation. Use the same type of lubricant which the seal
will be operating. Do Not use grease on any seal except a grease seal.

If during installation, the seal lip must pass over a shaft that has splines, a keyway, rough surface or a
sharp edge, the lip can easily be damaged. Shim stock or other such material can be formed around
the area to provide a smooth surface over which to slide the seal.

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