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RCRunner

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front inner bearing
« on: Mar 17, 2018, 02:34:27 PM »
85 front axle
installed inner race, bearing and seal
The race is seated properly and the seal is flush with the backside of wheel hub

Question: should the bearing be a snugged fit while sandwiched between the race and seal? I'm able to wiggle it up and down just a tad bit  :confused: :confused:

Thanks,
Rey

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Re: front inner bearing
« Reply #1 on: Mar 17, 2018, 04:45:36 PM »
If you mean just sitting on the bench in front of you, you'll get movement.  When mounted to the spindle and properly tightened, no movement should be present.  :twocents:  The seal is there to keep the grease in and crap out, not to keep the bearing from moving.   :thumbs:
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Re: front inner bearing
« Reply #2 on: Mar 17, 2018, 05:53:27 PM »
If you mean just sitting on the bench in front of you, you'll get movement.  When mounted to the spindle and properly tightened, no movement should be present.  :twocents:  The seal is there to keep the grease in and crap out, not to keep the bearing from moving.   :thumbs:

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