drmini in aust wrote:
Nope that's just an inner seal spacer. Not needed as long as you don't push seal too far in.
Tapered roller front bearings, both Timken and copies have a steel tube spacer IN the kit. This goes between the bearings. It is selected to give the right preload with a NEW hub. But problems can arise with 50 year old hubs if the bearings have ever spun and worn the centre web.
Sorry again about the hijack but I reckon it is relevant to the topic and some good learning.
Thanks for this info Doc. For years I have had issues with the driver's side wheel bearings/hub/flange area. On my rebuild, I found this springy spacer (as opposed to the normal spacer) inside the hub with the cone next, then the bearing, then the seal. I knew it didn't look right so I'm glad this topic came up. Always had trouble with the cv joint not coming out far enough for the castellated nut. Obviously if I swap these around, it should come good. And recheck the passenger side for good measure.
