Bearings-Snap ring won't fit

[Bimati]

Well, the replacement races were .5mm too deep...just enough to cause the snap ring not to fit. I did a touch of filing on the ring, and it finally popped in. Hopefully that will do the trick. First drive will be tonight.

[MrCrowley]

Haven't done this yet, so can't help. Good luck!

[rowhard]

Just curios, who did you buy from and what brand so I know not to do the same?

[Bimati]

The originals were French jobbies, the replacements from Autozone were German jobbies.

I'll have to check the specific brand and I'll see if I can rescue the boxes to get you more information....stay tuned!!!

Bim

[Ldub]

Drive it for about a hundred miles, then remove the front wheels/calipers & re-check the bearing tension with your scale thingy again after the bearings/races have seated.
Just a thought worth two cents...but only in Larryland.

[Bimati]

Will do, Pickles. Thanks for the tip Uncle Dub.

Bim

[nfpgasmask]

Now I am curious. I am getting my front bearings repacked and when I went to the dealer they said all I need are new seals. I bought two OEM Japanese made seals and that's it.

I am taking my VX in to have the brakes and rotors replaced and the front bearings repacked. Aside from the seals, should I have some other parts/hardware for them to do the job right?

Thanks- Bart