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Old 04-05-2017, 03:23 PM   #1
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UPDATE: Now I'm really in a pickle, the upgraded unit which failed has the larger center shaft which the IMS removal tool can't attach to. It's also very clean now after cleaning off the oil that oil is running through the bearing and pooling so both seals have failed. To add insult to injury the o-rings that came with this kit are not correctly sized and too loose. I called the company I bought this from and the answer they told me is "they haven't though about the larger shaft not matching up to the tool". I'll post up pictures tonight, not a happy camper. So I guess my option is to make a tool that works.

As promised here's a photo. I cleaned this area the day before (car doesn't have oil in it) and oil has already leaked through the bearing. I'm assuming it was full of oil, the seal can also be easy spun by hand. I'm really wondering if these would be better off with no seal. Again this is a 4 year old improved bearing.
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