pilot seal orientation ?
 

Presently I do not have a seal behind the pilot bearing. I am going to install a new pilot bearing and seal. What part of the seal faces the pilot bearing?

Thanks in advance.

I put the groove facing the bearing, but I couldn't find anywhere that said I was right.

I couldn't find orientation info eiither...of course that's why I'm asking. How long and how many miles has yours been in that position?

thanks for the input

The pilot seal goes in with the thicker rubber seal side towards the pilot bearing to provide a slight seal so that dirt/dust doesn't get into the bearing and the grease stays inside.

Make sure to tap it in a little, check the distance, tap some more and check again. You want the rubber on the seal side to touch the bearing but not get completely smashed up against it. I used a deep socket the same diameter or slightly smaller than the seal (I think it was 12 mm?) to get it in place.

thanks guys

Atihun, that is the process I used, btw your 35r build up looks very impressive.

Yep. No one makes a bearing that would have to be pressed in by pounding (or pressing) on the rubber section.