Eric Zambori wrote:
>
> 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
As others have written the spacer and shims are required. However there
is *no* preload on the bearings, correct shimming gives .002 to .004
end-float.
PaulH.
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