Question about pressing in front bearing
I got front wheel bearings pressed today. I noticed the plastic seal on the bearing is facing outwards on one knuckle and inwards on another. From the factory, the plastic seal is facing away from the car. Does it make a difference that one knuckle has the bearing the other way around.
Pics to what I'm referring to: plastic side of bearing faces towards car http://i42.tinypic.com/2r7bhfm.jpg plastic side of bearing faces away from car http://i43.tinypic.com/103vc45.jpg |
Re: Question about pressing in front bearing
According to the manual it does matter. Plastic side out. One side is a 2 piece bearing the other is a 1 piece
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Originally Posted by Pullig
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According to the manual it does matter. Plastic side out. One side is a 2 piece bearing the other is a 1 piece
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Re: Question about pressing in front bearing
Will the bearing be damaged if it's pressed out and back in again?
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Re: Question about pressing in front bearing
Originally Posted by OmarR
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Will the bearing be damaged if it's pressed out and back in again?
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Re: Question about pressing in front bearing
Originally Posted by sweesiong78
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it should not if they use a hydraulic press and the right sized bearing driver. it if was already on the axle than the inner race would come out but the knuckle has not been installed yet right?
Also, do you know the reason why the seal should face outwards? I'd like to have a clear reason for the bearing to be flipped around so the shop guy can't say something like it doesn't matter which way the bearing faces. |
Re: Question about pressing in front bearing
Originally Posted by OmarR
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Correct, I haven't installed the knuckle, was going to today but this holds back my plans.
Also, do you know the reason why the seal should face outwards? I'd like to have a clear reason for the bearing to be flipped around so the shop guy can't say something like it doesn't matter which way the bearing faces. I suppose you could insist to your mechanic that that's the way the service manual says it should be put on and then hope he is not too stubborn/grouchy....but I guess it depends how soon you need the knuckle on your car as well. |
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