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>From: WALTEE <WALTEE@prodigy.net>
>Does anyone know offhand (and I'm sure somebody does), the specs for
>replacing the inner and outer roller bearings on the front spindles for
>a late model Type 3. It's time to R & R my front end (new rotors,
>rebuild the calipers, new bearings and seals, one connecting rod end)
>and then off to the alignment shop. My Haynes does give the step by
>step, but doesn't get real specific. I mean, am I looking to seat the
>races on the spindle, in the rotor, or what? Any help would be a major
>appreciation, and thanks in advance.
In both cases (inner and outer) the outer races are pressed into the hub of
the rotor and the inner races are a snug slip fit on the spindle. Replace
the seal. Inspect and clean the bearings. They can usually be reused, but
outers fail more often than inners.
When you are finished the bearings should be adjusted to have just the
faintest trace of play in all rotational positions.
Jim
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Melissa Kepner Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org jadney@vwtype3.org
Laura Kepner-Adney
Madison, Wisconsin
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