rear axle question

[spiderbob79]

I have a 79 spider that I'm replacing the rear axle seals.My problem is I have a shop manual and 3 other manuals
and none of them are very clear about where the O-ring goes.They show a cross section of the earlier spiders
that have a seat for the O-ring on the inside of the axle housing toward the inboard side of the bearing and a
snap ring on the out side of the bearing.It says that 78 and later are different.They don't have the snap ring,they have
a separate caliper mounting bracket that bolts to the housing.There isn't a cross section view of the later ones but
there's a picture of the axle shaft and it looks like it might go between the bearing and the caliper mounting bracket.
Does anyone Know for sure if that's where it goes? I would really appreciate any help with this.

Thanks !

Bob

[vandor]

There is a bevel on the OD of the axle 'hole' where the bearing goes in, that's where it goes.
Basically put it around the bearing, and as you push it in the o-ring will end up in the right place, as long as you keep pressure on the retaining plate.

[spiderbob79]

Csaba thanks for the help,it really had me scratching my head.I wish the manuals would have added that
info, it would have been quite helpful. Thanks again for your help and your great customer service, we
all appreciate it .

Bob