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Ive heard conflicting comments on the correct way to fit the rear wheel bearings & locking rings to the axles on my banjo diff. As I use the car as a Variety Bash car, I have the wheel bearing change each year. The last place was a diff specialist who pushed the bearing on & heated the ring with an oxy, lightly pushed it on & allowed it to cool & contract. Others say you shouldnt apply heat but press the locking ring on.
Ive always got good advice from this forum.
Any help appreciated.
Anthony
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Most retaining rings come with a little note, saying "DO NOT USE HEAT WHEN FITTING' or words to that effect.
I've fitted hundreds of axle bearings & have never used heat on the retaining ring.
Dr Terry
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Most retaining rings come with a little note, saying "DO NOT USE HEAT WHEN FITTING' or words to that effect.
I've fitted hundreds of axle bearings & have never used heat on the retaining ring.
Dr Terry
im with terry on this one for sure, but i put 2 tacks of weld (mig) to make sure they dont move (especially if wider wheels)
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Not a good idea davo. Those little tack welds create a weak spot & I've plenty of axles snap off at that point in high HP applications.
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