This is correct sequence for the carbon seal hat?

[Legacy37]

Putting it all back together,, I am fairly certain this is correct, the big o ring on the driveshaft holds the hat aft against the carbon seal. If Imlet it go and tighten the clamps....should be good?

 

[daredevil95]

yes, correct

 

[artr]

I replaced mine in the Spring and it looks correct. A couple of comments though. If you are easily pulling the hat back with one hand the rubber bellows. might be compressed and not applying enough pressure on the carbon seal/hat interface. If you have no water leaks and you don't get cavitation on hard acceleration you are probably ok. Also the rubber o-ring is probably original. It has been updated with a metal c-clip. If that o-ring lets go while your riding you will take on a lot of water. My o-ring looked fine but the kit I bought had the c-clip and I replaced all parts.

 

[Legacy37]

I was working hard To compress the boot. I will look into getting a circlip
Can the circlip be installed with everything assembled? Cut the o ring off and pop the clip on?
thanks

 

[mikidymac]

Yes, circlip can be replaced after cutting the o-ring off.