Bearing Race Installation

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If you are unsure there is really only one way to reassure yourself & that is to pull the wheel off & re-check. When knocking in bearings, at least by the method I was taught. Have the hub on a good solid bench, or on a couple of pieces of hardwood on a concrete floor to avoid any 'bounce'. Don't tap the bearings in with a limp wrist, but don't overdo it either. A 4 lb club hammer with a suitable drift (Old bearing race with a slot cut in it is good).Get race started with a few light taps & then a few 'decisive' squarely aimed blows should do the trick. I like to use a piece of hardwood across the top of the old race being used as a drift. Helps to keep things square & avoid accidental damage to the housing. Listen to the sound of the blows, the sound will change when the race is fully home. The edge of the race will be below the surface of the housing.

Cost to re-check is another couple of oil seals & your time.