Re: Front wheel bearing

Posted by Jack Richard on May 24, 1998 at 10:37:08

In Reply to: Front wheel bearing
posted by Jim R on May 24, 1998 at 07:21:42

Jim-
Unlike modern cars, the A has no inner seal on the front inner bearing.There is a "baffle" which is on the spindle first, then the bearing is placed on the spindle.It should be a sliding fit, not tight but not sloppy.Often the spindle is damaged in this area if a bearing has been rund dry and "spun" on the spindle.When tightening the castlenut on assembly, snug it up until a little drag is detected, then back it off 2 castle notches - you don't want this one tight!
Good luck
: I'm in the process of replaceing my front wheel bearings. When i took the front drum and hub assembly off i noticed there was no front inner dust seal holding the larger inner bearing into the hub. (The guy i bought the car from had done some brake work on the car). My question is, is there supposed to be an inner dust seal holding the larger inner bearings in the hub? and if so does it sit in flush in the back of the hubor stick up a little. Also which side of the dust seal goes in against the bearing.
: Thank you in advance for your time in answering.

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Re: Front wheel bearing Steve Watrous May 24, 1998 at 16:29:30(0)

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