I do 'em flush.  Tap 'em in until even/flush at the edge.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Felder" <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:55 PM
Subject: front spindle grease seal position

> I'm replacing my front rotors, bearings, pads, etc. on my 82 diesel westy.
> Somewhere, last time I messed with my old rotors I read about how deep in
> its seat the grease seal should be positioned, but I can't find that now.
> Should the grease seal be flush with the seat in the rotor, or some
> dimension deeper?  Or should I look at the trim ring when I get the old
> ones
> off and eyeball it?  Thanks in advance, tonight I'm just getting the
> rotors
> ready for the project, will pull the wheels tomorrow morning.
>
> There's lots of tips, etc. on the web about doing this job - here's one
> more.  It's not neccessary to grease the gap in the seal until after the
> seal is in.  That keeps the seal cleaner and easier to press into place.
> Just wish I could remember how far to go with it.
>
> --
> Alan Felder
> Austin TX
> 82 Diesel Westy