Is there a valid reason why the front bearings need the spacer and
shims?
Why can't it be reassembled without the spacer and treated like 99% of
the other cars on the road with tapered roller bearings? The manual for
my old Toyota called for tightening the hub nut to 25 ft/lbs, then
loosening it, and then hand tightening it. If the cotter pin didn't
line up then tighten further with a wrench until it did line up. The
wheel bearings and hub on the MG are of the same design as my old Toyota
and it seems that it would be easier to reassemble without the spacer.
Can anybody make a valid argument against doing this?
THANKS
Eric Zambori
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