Seal Spring Mounting: Grease or No Grease?

[Powerpoint]

Today I'm wondering when you should, and shouldn't, secure the spring in seals with sticky grease?

Is it only when installing by tapping it down with, for example, a hammer that you should use sticky grease to reduce the risk of the spring coming loose?
- Or should you also do it when using a hydraulic press?

Is there any occasion when you absolutely should not use this method?

Thanks

 

 

[iowaboy1965]

Never heard of worrying about the spring coming off, that I recall. Never put grease on the spring before. But I would think installing with a hammer would be the most likely to dislodge the spring if it's going to be a problem?

[hardtail]

I'm not sure the reason for the grease is to secure the springs, they sit in a ledged recess Ive never seen one come out, the grease or oil is to initially lubricate the seal at first use so it doesn't burn up, sometimes grease is packed between 2 seals mounted together as they don't have normal access to the equipments fluid. The one place you might need to be cautious is compatibility with food grade equipment or other special factors.

[Diesel Doctor]

Only on the spring when hammered in to keep the spring where it belongs.

It helps keep the spring in place due to the shock of the hammering.

There is no shock using a press.

I always put a bit on the lip to initially lube it when started.

[dale560]

Have had a few springs pop off over the years some places you have to hammer them in place with a driver. Always put a dab of grease on them.