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 Tapered front wheel bearing install question

 Created by: SteveP
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 Posted: Feb 23, 2020 09:35PM
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Thank you for the replies. That wheel took some impact awhile back, seems to have damaged the hub.

 Posted: Feb 23, 2020 08:08PM
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+1  It is supposed to be a press fit.

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That usually means the hub is bad. It should not drop in.

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 Posted: Feb 23, 2020 07:55PM
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A friend is installing the front tapered wheel bearings on a 7.5 disc wheel. He says when he places the outer wheel race in, , "the outer bearing race literally drops in...no press fit at all." I this OK? Will things tighten up when the axle nut is tightened?