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Planojc · 10-10-2014, 10:01 AM

How snug should the front wheel bearings fit on the axle taper. I know they should not spin on the axle.
Mine however fit so snug that it takes a puller to get the hub off. The outer bearing is the one that is tight.
With the hub installed all the way in I have to suck the outer bearing in to the race by tightening the axle nut. This is on a 35 Ford. The taper on the axle looks clean.

10-10-2014, 10:01 AM	#1
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 861	Front wheel bearing question How snug should the front wheel bearings fit on the axle taper. I know they should not spin on the axle. Mine however fit so snug that it takes a puller to get the hub off. The outer bearing is the one that is tight. With the hub installed all the way in I have to suck the outer bearing in to the race by tightening the axle nut. This is on a 35 Ford. The taper on the axle looks clean.