Hi Randall
Does the TR3 axle have the block in the middle to transfer the thrust to the
opposite bearing from the loaded side of the car, using taper roller
bearings?
If this is the case I now know where the axle in the Dolomite Sprint comes
from, did the 3 have 3.45:1 available as a ratio?
Graham.
Learnin' a little every day to prove I'm still alive!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall Young" <ryoung@NAVCOMTECH.COM>
To: <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:08 PM
Subject: RE: rear wheel bearings
> > How hard is it to replace the rear wheel bearings on a TR3?
>
> It's a fair pain, and the special tool to remove the hubs from the shaft
is
> an absolute necessity. Attempting to use a press, or an ordinary hub
> puller, runs a very high chance of distorting (and ruining) the hubs.
>
> The good news is that those bearings normally last a very long time, AFAIK
> my daily driver still has it's original bearings. If you are seeing
> excessive play, but the bearing is smooth, the problem may be simply
> adjustment (shims under the bearing housing) or wear in the center pin
> inside the differential. Note that with one hub & axle off, the other hub
> becomes very loose. They have to both be in place to check the clearance.
>
> Randall
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