It has been a while since I did the rear axle bearing replacement, but as I
recall I used a two or three 0.004" front wheel bearing shims placed around
the rear axle flange while pressing in the bearing and spacer. This
provided the necessary protrusion of the spacer in accordance with the shop
manual.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at
autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of john spaur
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:58 AM
To: richard mayor
Cc: healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear axle Shims
Hi Richard,
I was in a hurry when I chose my words. It was the rear hub bearing
shim that I was interested in. The shop manual states that the outer
face of the bearing spacer should protrude by .001 to .004 beyond the
hub face and I wanted to have shims available if I needed them. I
don't think I will though, because the spacer is at least .006
without a gasket.
Differential question came up because I am rebuilding the rear end as
part of the frame up restoration. The rear drive train up to the
OD/transmission will be complete in two weeks!
Thanks for making me think about how the axle and hubs work and
offering to help!
John
'62 BT7
San Jose, CA
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