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Old Aug 15, 2021 | 12:31 PM
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9” axle bearing replacement

Hey guys, follow up since I was able to get the bearing and lock collar pressed onto the axle.

When I attempt to install the axle it goes in ok until I hit the race that was already there.

Do I need to remove that race and simply push the bearing/axle all the way in? I’m hesitant to do this without your feedback first.

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Old Aug 15, 2021 | 03:41 PM
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When you pulled the axle did the outer race of the old bearing come with it?
It looks like the new bearing has the outer race on it yes?
Or was the old bearing non-sealed and the new bearing sealed?

If you measure the outside of the new bearing and then the axle housing it should tell you if you need to remove that part that is in the housing.
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Old Aug 15, 2021 | 05:04 PM
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I bet he had a tapered roller bearing setup like my 1980 had. It looks like a front wheel bearing and the bearing with the rollers is pressed on the axle, and the outer race is stuck in the housing, just like the front wheel bearings. Pull the race out of there. You have the all in one bearing on it now, so you do not need that race in the housing.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2021 | 05:06 PM
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Here's what my original bearing looked like. The one from the store was built together and looked like his new one.



 
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You guys are both right. My original was tapered like the one you showed. I purchased bearing A20 which is sealed of course. The old race is still in there. Iwanted to be sure to take it out since it wouldn’t fit.

last question, is there a specific way to mount the bearing on the axle? One side facing in or out. Didn’t think of this until I saw your pictures.

THANKS!!!

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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 03:24 PM
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I don't remember about the new bearing. If it is sealed on both sides, I suppose it won't matter. If it's only sealed on one side, then the unsealed side would go toward the center of the axle. I seem to remember it was sealed on both sides though correct?
 
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Thanks Franklin. I have to buy a new one for the passenger side so I’ll look at that one more closely and update this thread.
 
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Yours is on correctly.
 
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