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7th August 2019, 14:32 | #1 |
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Front wheel bearing change
Hi all,
I'm changing the front hub on my car because of a elongated bottom balljoint hole. While pushing in the hub flange into the new front wheel bearing, the inner race came loose. I put it back, but it doesn't stay put like it did before. Doesn't seem clipped in. Have I ruined the bearing ???? Thanks Pete. |
7th August 2019, 17:40 | #2 |
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When you remove the hub flange when changing the bearing, the inner race normally comes away with it, but I have never had one separate after putting the hub flange back on after fitting a new bearing. Are you using a press and supporting the outer part of the bearing at the back whilst refitting the hub flange ?
It might be OK, but I think I would be cautious about refitting the hub to the car with this bearing - for the sake of 20 pounds or so, I would get another bearing and fit it carefully to the hub (see my how-to on front wheel bearing changes). Cheers Pete |
7th August 2019, 17:55 | #3 |
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I started the installation of the flange with a rubber mallet. That's when it separated.
Pete. |
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