Sealing Element Radial Shaft Sealing Ring Damaged

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Element Radial Shaft Sealing Ring Damaged

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The term describes a sealing lip that has undergone plastic deformation. In some cases, it may have hardened and heat cracked, and contain carbonized oil deposits.