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Hi frostythor. No - they are roller bearings but they're not tapered. As you say the outer race is an interference fit into the base of the swivel housing and the inner race fits over the half shaft (a tapered bush fitted in front of the inner race guides the outer onto it) - as you say you...

I agree but they aren't taper - I know because they drop out far too easily; I put them in the freezer in order to ease fitting and the rollers easily fall out!! I even blamed them on being crap Britpart options but after forking out 3x the cost on OEM options they do exactly the same. Anyhow I...

Hi Steve: This is exactly the problem I'm having - I've actually opted to install them the other way round (with the collar facing the diff) , it just seems logical as there is less chance of the half shaft dislodging the rollers as it is inserted - speaking to a friend he agreed. It does mean...

No but the original rollers were encapsulated in a case hence I don't think mattered which way they went in - with the new rollers there is only a "keep" on one side. Personally I think this should face the diff because it would provide security as the half shaft is installed but I cannot see...

Thanks Steve

The new OEM half shaft bearings arrived yesterday - before I fit is there a right way / wrong way to fit these into the swivel housing?

Thanks Turboman. It looks like JC sells the same OEM part as Paddocks - 244150G. In a lot of cases Britpart replacements are OK but in this instance I think I will spend the extra and purchase the OEM bearing.

I'm replacing the front swivel bushes, bearing, oil seals etc on my series 3 109. I've rebuilt the swivels and looking to fit new half shaft bearings Looking at the Britpart bearings (secured with a flimsy plastic roller holder) compared to the old ones (held securely in place with brass keep)...

When you say sealing compound I guess hylomar - the non setting type - would work?

Sorted!! A bit of cold chisel magic and it's out. thanks

Thanks Turboman - I'll give that a go. Is it straightforward to fit the new one?

Can I ask what is the best way to remove and refit the front axle oil seal? See pic below. I'm replacing the swivels on my 1973 109" SW and I'm struggling to get the seal out. Any advice very much appreciated. Graham