pressing in wheel bearing
07-08-2016, 04:12 PM
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pressing in wheel bearing
I have a 2000 Civic Cx, and I'm about to do my front wheel bearings. I bought this bearing ->
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a shop press and assorted bearing adapters. I am confused, because the inner race stick out 2mm further than the outer race. The diagram in my manual shows an adapter the same diameter as the outer race pressing the bearing in, and the inner races are flush. Is it OK to press in on those inner races? Either that, or I have to find a socket-like object to press it in by only contacting the outer race.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a shop press and assorted bearing adapters. I am confused, because the inner race stick out 2mm further than the outer race. The diagram in my manual shows an adapter the same diameter as the outer race pressing the bearing in, and the inner races are flush. Is it OK to press in on those inner races? Either that, or I have to find a socket-like object to press it in by only contacting the outer race.
07-08-2016, 07:46 PM
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Re: pressing in wheel bearing
No.
Just use the outer race from the old bearing with a piece of flat stock on top to press the new bearing in.
Don't forget to put something under the inner race when pressing the hub into the new bearing or you're drive the inside inner race out of the bearing. And don't forget the snap-ring (I suggest you buy a new one before you start this project)
Don't forget to put something under the inner race when pressing the hub into the new bearing or you're drive the inside inner race out of the bearing. And don't forget the snap-ring (I suggest you buy a new one before you start this project)
Last edited by 94EG8; 07-09-2016 at 03:53 AM.
07-09-2016, 11:32 AM
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Definitely do not use something flat to press the new bearing in. I like 94eg8's idea of using the old bearing's outer race with your shop press. You MUST press against the outer race only or you will potentially flatten-spot the brand new ***** inside.
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