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Front wheel bearing

Was checking slide pins on front wheels today and noticed right wheel had a small amount of oil under ball joint.  I pulled the wheel and hub cleaned everything then pulled the seal flange off spindle.  Hopefully Truck pro will have parts
Flange is a Stem co 1702
Seal is a Stemco  308-0836
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: Front wheel bearing

Reply #1 –
Wow Chris! You're a man's man! I don't think I could lift the wheel or hub! That saves you at least $500.00. Ask me how I know....
Walt, Dawn, Matt & the Poodles
99 36' U320 #5515 MC #17977 "Axle"
Not All Who Wander Are Lost (not original but I like it)

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Reply #2 –
You may get look into a unitized seal that replaces one the uses a sleeve. The new style seal turns inside its self. You install it in the hub then pull the seal on with the bearing and nut. The parts guy should be able to cross the numbers over.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: WBates –
Wow Chris! You're a man's man! I don't think I could lift the wheel or hub! That saves you at least $500.00. Ask me how I know....
Don't have too be strong enough to lift just smart enough to move without lifting. Chris ain't no weightlifter or dummy. Hopefully parts are not stuck in some container floating around waiting to get unloaded. Good job!
Scott

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Reply #4 –
What is the part # for newer style seal , thank you
John Patrick
2002 U270

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Reply #5 –
Got new seal put on and everything went together just fine
Walt I use a lift cart from HF, lined everything up and slid it right on
The seal is like Bruce was talking about
The one I got is a R1-S01 and it had several numbers on the flap that are cross for other brands of seal
They have a pretty good website and according to the website if you watch the video and take the test and make 85 on test they will warranty not only the seal but will replace the brakes
Also, If seal leaks!
Website is Wheel Seals for Commercial Trucks and Trailers | RevHD

Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR
 

Re: Front wheel bearing

Reply #6 –
One more pic
The original seal was the 2 piece Stemco 308-0836 as seen on box flap
I got this seal from Truck Pro but I think the website will tell you where the dealers are
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR