Re: [T3] Rear Wheel Bearing

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 2 Oct 2000, at 9:11, Fuhriman, Mark wrote:

> Now, I think I need help getting the new outer bearing in.  The inner
> bearing, inner race, spacers, and hub are in place.  Now, I'm trying to get
> the new outer bearing to seat all the way into the carrier.  I have tapped
> it in with a drift and light hammer as far as it seems to want to go, but
> the outside face of the bearing is not yet flush with the edge of the
> carrier.  The bearing edge is about 1/8 inch from being flush.  Isn't it
> supposed to be flush here??

I'm not sure either. I THINK that you may be all the way in. Check 
the bearing cover and see if there is a recess in it that would 
accept the OD of the bearing for 1/8" deep. This may be what was 
intended.

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Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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