Wheel seal backward?

[Mech Addict]

Trying to reassemble my front knuckle (90 gsx). New bearing went in fine. Hub rotated nicely until the last bit of install and is now very stiff. Not like bearing binding, and now thinking seal is backwards. Checked the Timken catalog, and conformed correct part # on box. Per the photo of same seal below, I had the lip pointed toward hub. Was it supposed to go toward the bearing? Didn’t seem like there was enough room, but never done one of these.
You may now laugh at my expense.

 

[AWD-Tony]

So that’s the inner seal? Mine looked completely different, oem and national. I have a 92 though and don’t know if that makes a difference

 

[Mech Addict]

Sorry, no that’s the outer seal, goes between knuckle and the hub.

 

[AWD-Tony]

I don’t think that’s the right seal. Just doesn’t look right. It should look like all the other seals, crank, cam, etc.

 

[Mech Addict]

Hmm, Timken is normally a respected brand, but maybe I’ll order a different brand and compare. Thanks for your response and advice.

 

[AWD-Tony]

These are national seals and oem were similar for me.

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[Mech Addict]

Weird. At least it didn’t cost much. ~$5./ea. The Timken inner (CV side) looks like that, so hopefully works fine. Just have to wait for delivery, but plenty more to do on my car. Now I get the pleasure of pulling it apart again. Great practice...?

 

[AWD-Tony]

Of course.,,it’s great practice. You’re not a true dsmer unless you’ve done a job over again at least once. Haha

 

[pat white]

These are national seals and oem were similar for me.

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yup ...those are the ones

 

[Mech Addict]

Well, I have pulled it back apart. Of course that seal is now trashed, and I’m strongly considering cleaning all the grease from the bearing and repacking, since it required a lot of handling where fob could have gotten in. I did send an email to Timken asking about this, but not holding my breath. It would also be great to hear from a dsmer that has tried one of these Timken seals. Thanks for the two of you that already replied.
Onwards!