Metal O-Ring appeared on alignment tool

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Hi all,
Long time…. 2004 5.0 GXI SX-M. Getting it ready for the season and doing alignment check. When I pulled out the bar, I noticed a metal O-ring on the bar. Any insight on what this is from? I replace the gimbal bearing a few years ago…

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,........ That is the tension spring from the gimbel bearing seal,.....

 

[alldodge]

That's the inner spine on a lip type seal. Probably from the grease seal behind the gimbal bearing

Edit Bondo was quicker

 

[dypcdiver]

I believe they call it a garter spring on the oil seal.

 

[Scott Danforth]

thats a pull the gimbal bearing thing now. once the garter springs come off, you cant get them to stay on.

 

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Thanks all. Got the gimbal bearing out and will replace. Having a bit of trouble pulling the seal. Any tips? Tried a 3 point seal puller but can’t get a good grip with the one I have.