14 bolt rear hub seal advice

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PrairieDrifter

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Thanks for the assistance. Got the seal in and the hub all back together. Now onto the other side.
Did you end up having the seal installed backwards before?
 

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make sure that the air vent [on the top of the housing] is clean and free.
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make sure that the air vent [on the top of the housing] is clean and free.
Rod in AZ

Yes, I plan to check that too. I think it is good, but will take a look inside because also plan to change the gear oil.
 

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I have a 83 C20 14 volt 410 real axle. I had the rear axle seals (aka wheel seals) replaced at a differential shop and they used the one piece style. The seals leaked and ruined my rear brake shoes. I had them install the newer style two piece seals and have had no leaks since then (about 20 years ago.) To get the 2 piece seals you need to contact a Chevy dealer and ask them to search their system for a later model 2 piece seal. It may be listed as an option for your model year, but I don't know when GM switched over to the 2 piece seal. Some dealer parts departments don't like doing a lot of research for older vehicles and parts for older vehicles are not online, so they may have to search old paper parts listings and most dealers have gotten rid of paper parts listings. I would not use anything but a 2 piece seal. Good luck.
 

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