Are we talking all wheel types (steel rim and wire) Hubs?
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
To: Eric Zambori <eaz@snet.net>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 24, 1998 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: MGB Wheel Bearings
>Eric Zambori wrote:
>>
>> Is there a valid reason why the front bearings need the spacer and
>> shims?
>> Why can't it be reassembled without the spacer and treated like 99% of
>> the other cars on the road with tapered roller bearings? The manual for
>> my old Toyota called for tightening the hub nut to 25 ft/lbs, then
>> loosening it, and then hand tightening it. If the cotter pin didn't
>> line up then tighten further with a wrench until it did line up. The
>> wheel bearings and hub on the MG are of the same design as my old Toyota
>> and it seems that it would be easier to reassemble without the spacer.
>> Can anybody make a valid argument against doing this?
>>
>> THANKS
>> Eric Zambori
>
>As others have written the spacer and shims are required. However there
>is *no* preload on the bearings, correct shimming gives .002 to .004
>end-float.
>
>PaulH.
>
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