LincolnSteve
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Hi. Here we go with the latest problem for you to apply your brains to.
I started to fit the hubs to the front axle. Now I thought they would fit easily onto the stub axle but this was not the case. Should the bearings (especially the outer one) need a tap on the inner race to get it seated? I did this and it went on but then there is no end float so that can't be right. Then it was a real bugger to get off again when I decided that things were just not ticketyboo.
So when it was off again I tried it on the other stub axle and it slid straight on.
Now the bearings are all new (part number RTC3534) as is the stub axle they don't fit on. The stub axle they do fit on is the original one just with a new collar fitted for the oil seal. The new stub axle is part number 599827. All the parts are Britpart (yes, I know).
So how is this sounding? Is the new axle at fault or is the old one worn out? Do the bearings need a bit of persuasion or is an absolute no no? If you do tap the bearings home and they are tight how do you get the correct end float?
As always i'm grateful for any opinions. If you want to see the story so far have a look at my rebuild thread.
Thanks.
I started to fit the hubs to the front axle. Now I thought they would fit easily onto the stub axle but this was not the case. Should the bearings (especially the outer one) need a tap on the inner race to get it seated? I did this and it went on but then there is no end float so that can't be right. Then it was a real bugger to get off again when I decided that things were just not ticketyboo.
So when it was off again I tried it on the other stub axle and it slid straight on.
Now the bearings are all new (part number RTC3534) as is the stub axle they don't fit on. The stub axle they do fit on is the original one just with a new collar fitted for the oil seal. The new stub axle is part number 599827. All the parts are Britpart (yes, I know).
So how is this sounding? Is the new axle at fault or is the old one worn out? Do the bearings need a bit of persuasion or is an absolute no no? If you do tap the bearings home and they are tight how do you get the correct end float?
As always i'm grateful for any opinions. If you want to see the story so far have a look at my rebuild thread.
Thanks.