Somethings are hard to explain with words only. If we were standing in front of each other...much easier...of course.
It's not about the O.D. of the installer, it's about having a flat surface (no recess) to press on the Inner and Outer Race simultaneously and stop simultaneously when contact is made with the center spacer sleeve. Binding can be caused by being able to press on the Outer Race independently from the Inner with No Stop for that 2nd bearing outer race.
It's similar to when someone installs the Wrong center spacer sleeve (too short). Everything seems great until the axle is torque down with bearing failure imminent. The problem is that you just put pressure on the Inner Race independently from the Outer Race.
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Now I got it!
I'm Special ED for sure. With the recesses facing in you can't feel the inner race of the bearing touch the spacer. I just did all my spare wheels, I'd like to try that to see how it works.
I have always drawn the second bearing in, little by little, then pulled the installer out and felt the spacer for end play between the two inner races. It's more time consuming than your way.
Do you believe there is a difference in the "feel" between having just one of the pilots reversed vs both? My guess is reversing both pilots will result in a more positive feel when the inner race of the driven bearing touches the spacer.
Thanks man! You taught me something long distance.
I'm Special ED for sure. With the recesses facing in you can't feel the inner race of the bearing touch the spacer. I just did all my spare wheels, I'd like to try that to see how it works.
I have always drawn the second bearing in, little by little, then pulled the installer out and felt the spacer for end play between the two inner races. It's more time consuming than your way.
Do you believe there is a difference in the "feel" between having just one of the pilots reversed vs both? My guess is reversing both pilots will result in a more positive feel when the inner race of the driven bearing touches the spacer.
Thanks man! You taught me something long distance.
I reverse both.
I start with the pilot-less installer already reversed...no reason not to. Install the 1st bearing using the piloted installer normally. Then of course, insert center spacer. For the 2nd bearing, after drawing in until the installer just enters the bearing bore then I'll reverse it and use the flat side to pull it "home".
That way you don't have to "sneak up on it". It comes up "Solid". Can't over-drive bearings.
When you get a chance to try it, let me know what you think
I start with the pilot-less installer already reversed...no reason not to. Install the 1st bearing using the piloted installer normally. Then of course, insert center spacer. For the 2nd bearing, after drawing in until the installer just enters the bearing bore then I'll reverse it and use the flat side to pull it "home".
That way you don't have to "sneak up on it". It comes up "Solid". Can't over-drive bearings.
When you get a chance to try it, let me know what you think
I'm certain I'm going to like it better than my way. It just makes sense. I have a number of "friends" that come by the garage on a regular basis for repairs, I'll try it then and report back. Thanks again friend.
02-13-2016, 03:55 PM
(LEFT-front / LEFT-rear)
