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jack99 · 03-26-2023, 08:00 PM

Replaced the front wheel bearings on my car today. The right side inner bearing was very tight when I placed it on the spindle. It too a few light taps with a drift pin to get it onto the taper portion of the spindle, once it was almost home it moved into place. The left side just slipped into place once I greased the spindle.
Question does the inner portion of the bearing need to move on the spindle? Wheel turns fine just wondering what your thoughts are.

Bearing was a timpkin so I thought good quality. The original bearing just slid off with no problem.

Thanks.

03-26-2023, 08:00 PM	#1
jack99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bridgehampton, NY Posts: 125	Advise wheel bearing Replaced the front wheel bearings on my car today. The right side inner bearing was very tight when I placed it on the spindle. It too a few light taps with a drift pin to get it onto the taper portion of the spindle, once it was almost home it moved into place. The left side just slipped into place once I greased the spindle. Question does the inner portion of the bearing need to move on the spindle? Wheel turns fine just wondering what your thoughts are. Bearing was a timpkin so I thought good quality. The original bearing just slid off with no problem. Thanks.