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SELECT APPLICATIONS SOLUTION: PROBLEM: tech line: 1-800-325-8886 moogproblemsolver.com www.FMe-cat.com For parts lookup, visit MOOG ® Triple Piston Rod Seal ©2015 Federal-Mogul Motorparts Corporation. NASCAR is a registered trademark of NASCAR, Inc. MOOG and The Problem Solver are trademarks owned by Federal-Mogul Corporation, or one or more of its subsidiaries, in one or more countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Form# MST311001 Leaking/worn struts, caused by: The problem-solving MOOG ® Triple Piston Seal offers dual protection to an enhanced main seal, resulting in longer life. (1) Outer wiper seal cleans the piston rod, preventing contaminants from entering the strut and damaging the main seal. (2) The MOOG main seal is a one-piece molded design featuring twin seal lips, optimizing sealing performance and durability. (3) An exclusive inner PTFE buffer seal absorbs high-pressure fluid spikes caused by rough road impact, improving the efficiency of the main seal, for longer seal life. 1. DEBRIS Debris can enter the seal cavity and lead to premature wear of both the main seal and the piston rod. This causes the strut to leak hydraulic fluid. Fluid loss will lead to further problems, including product failure. 2. PRESSURE SPIKES Pressure spikes are a rapid rise in the static pressure of the strut’s hydraulic fluid. These spikes are caused by shock loads – from rough roads or a single forceful road impact, such as hitting a pothole. Pressure spikes can force fluid past the main seal, resulting in fluid leakage. Pressure spikes can also permanently damage the main seal, which will eventually lead to product failure. LEAKING/WORN STRUTS BULLETIN: MST311001 1. 2. 3.

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SOLUTION:PROBLEM:

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MOOg® Triple Piston Rod Seal

©2015 Federal-Mogul Motorparts Corporation. NASCAR is a registered trademark of NASCAR, Inc. MOOG and The Problem Solver are trademarks owned by Federal-Mogul Corporation, or one or more of its subsidiaries, in one or more countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Form# MST311001

Leaking/worn struts, caused by:

The problem-solving MOOG® Triple Piston Seal offers dual protection to an enhanced main seal, resulting in longer life.(1) Outer wiper seal cleans the piston rod, preventingcontaminants from entering the strut and damaging the mainseal. (2) The MOOG main seal is a one-piece molded designfeaturing twin seal lips, optimizing sealing performance anddurability. (3) An exclusive inner PTFE buffer seal absorbshigh-pressure fluid spikes caused by rough road impact,improving the efficiency of the main seal, for longer seal life.

1. DEbrisDebris can enter the seal cavity and lead to premature wearof both the main seal and the piston rod. This causes the strutto leak hydraulic fluid. Fluid loss will lead to further problems,including product failure.

2. PrEssurE sPikEsPressure spikes are a rapid rise in the static pressure of thestrut’s hydraulic fluid. These spikes are caused by shockloads – from rough roads or a single forceful road impact, suchas hitting a pothole. Pressure spikes can force fluid past themain seal, resulting in fluid leakage. Pressure spikes can alsopermanently damage the main seal, which will eventually leadto product failure.

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