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XJ700 Wheel bearing install problem

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by CeasedInfinity, May 5, 2013.

  1. CeasedInfinity

    CeasedInfinity New Member

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    So I went to change my front wheel bearings on my '85 XJ700 today and believe I may have installed the spacer flange on the wrong side. The spacer also wouldn't stay in it and is now floating inside the wheel which I assume should not happen.

    Does the spacer flange go on the side with the speedo gear or on the right side?

    Trying to get this fixed before I go on vacation in 12 days... AHH!

    I appreciate any help you guys can give me.
     
    CeasedInfinity, May 5, 2013
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    CeasedInfinity New Member

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    Although now it occurs to me that maybe it's floating because one of the bearings may not be pushed in all the way?
     
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    Bingo, the spacer should be held in place by the bearings. If it can float and you put it together like that, you will trash the new bearings very quickly.
     
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