rear axle
I'm bringing this up because I plan on replacing the rear bearings and seals on my M817. I've read the TM, this thread several times and several others.
I see that the bearings are lubricated with grease and the axle oil is prevented from getting to the bearing by the inner seal. Also I've seen talk of alternative seals than OEM...but have a hard time understanding the part number references, if they are the OEM (old style or new).
Has there been updates to these seals? I've already got Timken 596, 593 and cup 592a coming and want the seals that last, while OEM seem to have wear problems. Please help to clarify which seals to get?