Good afternoon,
One of my front inner wheel seals needs replacing. Is there a way I can determine the part number to have it on hand when the mechanic comes to my house to replace it? Trying to be proactive and save a few bucks on trip charges.TIA
Is this an oil filled or grease lubed hub? Disc or Drum brakes? Usually, the inner seal leaking is a symptom of something else. Over filed, overheated, bearing failing, etc. There is also the chance that the lubricant has contaminated the braking surfaces. If disk brakes it is also likely that significant disassembly is needed. This job can grow. Typical approach will be inspection and discovery and then acquiring all parts required.
Mike,
On your 280 I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you are going to have to pull down the wheel and remove the offending seal to get a part number. During those years there were several options. I could give you a part number but it may be wrong for your axle. For me that isn't to bad as Stemco is a local company and the truck parts store here has a great supply. You will have to pull the calipers and shoes to get the wheel off so a good cleaning is a must while apart. It ain't nuthing to it just do it AFTER you read the 4M brake book. Clean out the wheel oil sump and replace with synthetic wheel bearing lube. Make sure the sight glass is clean so you can see when the oil is at the full mark.
Mike