BEARING AS 5M7335 - Caterpillar

Articulated Truck:
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AllThere are various conditions that may appear to be a leak. The following information will assist in determining if the duo-cone seal gp is leaking.Note: An inner duo-cone seal gp will cause the leak to stay contained on the inside of the axle. The leak will cause the oil level to rise in the axle.
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First conditionThe following characteristics may be attributed to condition 1:
The seal will have a moist appearance. The seal will appear to be weeping. This is considered acceptable for operation.
The area around the seal will have a wet appearance.
The color of the oil will be light brown.There must be a thin film of lubricant between the faces on the duo-cone seal gp. This will ensure that the duo-cone seal gp is functioning correctly. Some of the lubricant will come out of the seal. The seal will appear to be weeping. This is not uncommon. This is considered acceptable for operation.
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Second condition
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Second conditionThe following characteristics may be attributed to condition 2:
The seal will appear to be seeping.
The area will appear black and shiny. There will be no dripping.Monitor the duo-cone seal gp when this condition is present. Clean the area of oil and debris in order to monitor if the seepage has stopped.Approximately 200 hours to 250 hours are needed in order to seat a new duo-cone seal gp. Before the duo-cone seal gp seats the first condition may happen or the second condition may occur. Do not replace the duo-cone seal gp.
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Third condition