How many paper gaskets are used on mid 50's swing axles?

Is the attached diagram correct for '55? I can see a paper gasket at (29) - this would seal the bearing carrier (27) to the drum backing plate (not shown). The next sealing is done with the O-ring (24) against the hub carrier (11).

Is there a second paper seal between the drum backing plate (not shown) and the hub carrier (11)?

Apologies for the elementary questions but I can't find my Bentley manual anywhere. The early Haynes is somewhat vague in this area too.  swingaxleparts.jpg You have insufficient rights to see the content.

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Think that the earlier models didn't have paper gaskets?
Here's a scan from the 52/57 official VW workshop manual and there's no paper gaskets to be seen?





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Thanks very much for the diagram. That's exactly how I had reassembled the hubs to date... and they weeped oil.

Perhaps I damaged the oil seals the last time. It was at the end of a long day when I fitted them and they didn't go in evenly to begin with, so I may have distorted them. A bad workman always blames his seals, eh?! :)

I don't have anything conclusive about the source of the weeping but, given the continuous VW improvements, should I fit the outer paper gasket anyway? There's more than enough to keep the 'correctness Police' busy on my car without worrying about hub gaskets! :lol:

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