If the ball bearings have not been out many times the housing will be tight enough most times for the orignal ball's to be installed and have no trouble sealing,just peen over the housing to retain them again.As long as the ball bearings are tight going back in then there won't be an issue.If the ball is loose in the housing then you would be better to seal it off with bolts instead,however like I said this never really needs to be done in most cases!