Bugger update - quick answer please!

[andymadmak]

Following on from the bugger bugger bugger thread on my 400se rear wheel hub nut, I've now got the nut off. Threads all look OK. outer seal is knackered though. (springy bit ended up wrapped around the splines)
Is the outer seal important? If so, is it still Mk2 Granada rear wheel bearing?

Cheers

Andy

[19560]

I think that you're right and that the answers are yes and yes. Good luck and try to get someone who's actually done this to confirm it first.

[andymadmak]

Thanks matey.
Done a quick search through the historic posts hereand everyone says it's mk2 granada.
Lets hope I can get one today!

Cheers
Andy

[andymadmak]

More questions I'm afraid...
do I have to take the hub off to fit the seal (ie, does it all fit in from the back or can I fit the front seal from the front?
Also, with everything slackened off there seems to be an awful lot of free movement within the hub. Is this normal? I thought if it was a plain bearing there should be none, even when slack. Don't fancy fitting the whole bearing today!

Andy

[andyy]

Andy
yes you can fit the seal without taking the hub off if you're very careful
yes there will be loads of free play in the hub with the big nut off.
cheers Andy

[350matt]

Just a quick point, is that it is possible to displace the inner race on the wrong side of the ball bearings so that they don't sit in the running groove. Use plenty of grease to help 'stick' it together during assembly and make sure you're happy with the way it turns before you torque up the hub nut. Incidentally I've always found if you make sure the threads are in good nick and use some engine oil when torquing it all up, then there's no need for drilling pinning etc.

Matt