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all stock · 06-08-2008, 03:41 PM

hey guys, how necessary is this part? the remanufactured driveshafts didn't come with them. goes before the spindle, is not the spindle washer nut.

looking at courtesy parts, it says they're grease seals for the rear hub. of course the bearings should all be self-contained anyways.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/betasit...1508_1512.html

part 43232 grease seal rear hub

here's a picture i found on the internet:

they pop on and off pretty easily with a screwdriver and a hammer

heyitzalan · 06-08-2008, 03:54 PM

it is a necessary part because it holds the axle in place to prevent it from moving up and down while driving, which is a bearing or something to hold the axle.

projectRDM · 06-08-2008, 05:50 PM

Um, no. It's a seal. It keeps debris out of the back of the bearing, nothing else.

Z32 and J30 uprights have the seal pressed into the back of the upright, not on the axle, same design but not in the same place. If you're still using S13/S14 rear uprights you should buy the seals and install them, they will do a lot to prevent bearing failure from dirt/grit contamination. But they have absolutely nothing to do with 'holding the axle in place'.

az_240 · 03-10-2010, 06:41 AM

I'm bumping this thread because as I was swapping out my z32 uprights for the stockers I noticed my s14 never came with these seals and they are not shown in my FSM. It's basically that exact picture without that seal pictured.

I checked my axles and there are no such seals installed.

Are these 43232 seals something that was optional?

projectRDM · 03-10-2010, 09:18 AM

All OE axles are fitted with them, I've never seen one without the seal, are your axles OE to the car?

As I mentioned above, J30/Q45/Z32 axles would not have the seal present since it's in the upright instead.

az_240 · 03-10-2010, 08:07 PM

Yes my axles are the original ones that came on the car. I am positive of this.

It's just unusual...these seals are not even in my FSM...

Maybe I removed them from the axles when I put the z32 uprights on and just forgot?

And damn $20 a piece!

Edit:

Is this metal seal the one you are talking about? $20 for that ish?

projectRDM · 03-11-2010, 04:00 PM

That is it. Pricey.

06-08-2008, 03:41 PM	#1
all stock Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Irvine Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	grease seal rear hub for axles hey guys, how necessary is this part? the remanufactured driveshafts didn't come with them. goes before the spindle, is not the spindle washer nut. looking at courtesy parts, it says they're grease seals for the rear hub. of course the bearings should all be self-contained anyways. http://www.courtesyparts.com/betasit...1508_1512.html part 43232 grease seal rear hub here's a picture i found on the internet: they pop on and off pretty easily with a screwdriver and a hammer __________________ NASA PTD/SCCA ITS

06-08-2008, 05:50 PM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Um, no. It's a seal. It keeps debris out of the back of the bearing, nothing else. Z32 and J30 uprights have the seal pressed into the back of the upright, not on the axle, same design but not in the same place. If you're still using S13/S14 rear uprights you should buy the seals and install them, they will do a lot to prevent bearing failure from dirt/grit contamination. But they have absolutely nothing to do with 'holding the axle in place'. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

03-10-2010, 09:18 AM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	All OE axles are fitted with them, I've never seen one without the seal, are your axles OE to the car? As I mentioned above, J30/Q45/Z32 axles would not have the seal present since it's in the upright instead. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

03-11-2010, 04:00 PM	#7
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	That is it. Pricey. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-08-2008, 03:54 PM	#2
heyitzalan Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NEW YORK F!@$ING CITY Posts: 701 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	it is a necessary part because it holds the axle in place to prevent it from moving up and down while driving, which is a bearing or something to hold the axle.

03-10-2010, 06:41 AM	#4
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	I'm bumping this thread because as I was swapping out my z32 uprights for the stockers I noticed my s14 never came with these seals and they are not shown in my FSM. It's basically that exact picture without that seal pictured. I checked my axles and there are no such seals installed. Are these 43232 seals something that was optional?

03-10-2010, 08:07 PM	#6
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Yes my axles are the original ones that came on the car. I am positive of this. It's just unusual...these seals are not even in my FSM... Maybe I removed them from the axles when I put the z32 uprights on and just forgot? And damn $20 a piece! Edit: Is this metal seal the one you are talking about? $20 for that ish?