SERVICE BULLETIN

DATE: July 24, 2008 NO: 559

SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF DRIVE SHAFT SEAL, P/N 21860

Many DB2 automotive pumps use a drive arrangement with three cup type seals, as
shown in Figure 1. Two of the seals are identical (P/N 10453) and are black in color.
One of the 10453 seals is used to prevent fuel from entering the engines crankcase
and the other is used to prevent engine oil from entering the pump. The third cup
seal (P/N 21860), is red in color and was designed specifically to prevent fuel leakage
during cold engine operation. This seal is positioned on the drive shaft in the seal
groove between the two black drive shaft seals.

Drive Shaft Seal (Black)

Typical P/N 10453 Drive Shaft Seal (Black)
DB2 Automotive Engine Oil Seal P/N 10453
Drive Shaft Assembly Fuel Seal

Seal Grooves Drive Shaft Seal (Red)

P/N 21860
Cold Temperature Fuel Seal
Figure 1

The 21860 red drive shaft seals are made from a rigid material which is not as
elastic as the black drive shaft seals (P/N 10453). Because of this, special care must
be taken to prevent seal damage during pump assembly.
• Ensure the correct drive shaft seal assembly tool (P/N 22727) is being used.
NOTE: The O.D. of the stepped shank on a DB/DC drive shaft seal assembly
tool (P/N 13369) is too large and may damage the 21860 red drive shaft seal if
mistakenly used during assembly.
• Closely inspect the 22727 drive shaft assembly tool for any signs of surface
irregularities (nicks, burrs, raised scratches, etc.). Repair or replace the
assembly tool as required.
• Use SAE 30W engine oil to generously lubricate the cup seals and the drive
shaft seal assembly tool. In the past, the use of assembly lubricant (P/N 22204)
was recommended for drive shaft cup seal assembly. However, recent testing
has shown that by using engine oil the probability of damaging the 21860 drive
shaft seal during assembly is significantly reduced.

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