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Old 06-23-2015 | 01:29 PM
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installed two new Timken bearings,on the same side,beat in new bearing,and hub,put wheel back on,and there is play in the wheel bearing,other side is tight,running out of ideas
Old 06-24-2015 | 02:13 AM
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Did you press the bearing in, or pound it in? Is the axle nut tight?
Old 06-24-2015 | 02:58 PM
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I pounded bearing in
Old 06-24-2015 | 02:58 PM
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axle nut is tight
Old 06-25-2015 | 08:56 AM
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There is only one wheel bearing per side, correct? The inner race is two pieces but it is only one bearing. You may want to remove the hub and install another new bearing.
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What axles are you using?
Old 06-25-2015 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tneyman
I pounded bearing in
You can't do that. You easily damage the bearing, or get it cocked in the spindle.

Press the bearing out, and inspect the spindle very carefully. If there's any significant damage, toss the spindle and start over.
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