"Tim Lamb" wrote in message
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Care is needed when fitting replacements as simply whacking them in with a
steel hammer is likely to cause damage.

Others may care to advise.

Use a copper or brass drift (punch) the same size as the bearing track (a
tube would be best, but you would need a lot of them). If the outer track is
an interference fit, tap on that. If the inner track is an interference fit,
then tap on that one. If both tracks are an interference fit (Ford Transit
rear hub bearings, for instance), use a drift wide enough to cover both
tracks, taking care not to damage the balls' cage.
Of course, if you have a hydraulic press with suitable fittings, so much the
better (only to put the bearings in their housing, I suppose).
I nearly forgot: Aluminium casings should preferably be expanded with the
use of heat, before fitting any bearing.

Sylvain.

regards





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Tim Lamb