Did I install my oil seal properly?

[bluebombersfan]

I installed the new oil seal today and think I did a good job. But not sure if it's all the way in. I hammered it in very carefully using a matching socket untill it was flush with the axle and didn't seem like it would go any farther even with some harder hits so I left it like that but according to my measurements that means there might still be a small space between the seal and bearing, and not sure if I heard that its supposed to be pressed all the way till it hits the bearing in which case it would go deeper than just being flush with the axle.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

The proper tool for installing them seats them so they are flush with the end of the axle tube. You are fine.

 

[bluebombersfan]

at first I was trying to tap it in with the socket but I found hammering a little harder right into the exact middle of the socket got it in nice and even. I really hope it works out well because thats a big job to do all over, and it's already my second time doing this just because I left the original seal on which leaked right away.