The inners of the bearings should be an easy sliding fit on the stub axle,
the outers are a press-fit in the hub. The inners are prevented from
spinning on the stub axle by a distance tube, shims, washer and nut. The
shims are to enable the correct torque to be applied to the nut (and hence
the bearing inners) - 40 to 70 lb ft - whilst still leaving the correct
end-float in the bearings themselves - .002in to .004in.
If your bearings won't slide on your stub axle then either the bearings are
too small or the axle is too large. Maybe a PO had the axle shaved down so
incorrect bearings would fit.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark and kathy LaPierre <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 5:04 AM
Subject: Wheel bearing,HELP!
> -I did a complete stub axle and king pin change over,complete. Wheel
> bearings were new with brake job last year so I am reusing them. One
> problem, the out side bearing will not go on the newer stub axle. It
slides
> right on and off the old stub axle. Whats a flustered MGeneer to do here.
> The only difference I can see is that the old axle is shinny and the new
one
> looks dull( but very clean and no burrs or rust) it just seems to be a
hair
> too big for the bearing, even when I hit it with a hammer( JUST KIDDING,
but
> I sure wanted to) Slight pressure, wiggling back and forth,lubricated,
dry,
> gave no satisfactory results. This is where I finally closed up shop for
the
> night knowing that I would get total results from
> "THE LIST".
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