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[KSTANDSTEVE]

1990 mini checkmate 998cc

I have removed the rear hubs and started to dismantle to assess the bearings for replacement. I have 2 issues:-

1) one side hs the tapered bearing sets whilst the other has the older ball bearing type. I will be replacing both but will the 2 hubs be the same ie can I fit tapered bearings to both hubs?

2) I have removed the loose bearings and now have to drive the oute shell out - which way do these come out? Inwards or outwards?


Cheers

[jaydee]

Afaik all rear hubs are all the same since 1959 anyhow bearing are interchangable, you can replace ball bearings with roller type and vice versa.

I didnt get your second question, outwards the hub if its about outer race removal, theres a spacer between them which is built in the hub

[timmy850]

The outers both need to be hit from the inside to come out the same way the inners came out

[bikewiz]

A good tip someone mentioned on here was to save one of the tapered races and cut a slot through it so you can use it to drive the new races into the hub. I did it that way and it worked perfect. Also buy the Timken bearings and not the cheap "non genuine" it will save you time and money in the long run.

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[KSTANDSTEVE]

^{Thanks - have ordered a couple of sets.}

^{So it seems the outer bearings are driven out in different directions - same way as the tapered bearings - i get that.}

^{Good tip re keeping an old bearing will do that}

^Cheers

[tiger99]

I think it was me that suggested using an old outer race as a tool. The reason I strongly recommend cutting it, which will need an angle grinder, as the metal is very hard, is because the very first time I tried to use one, not on a Mini, it entered the hub slightly and got stuck. I did get it out eventually, but in some cases the bearing race is recessed far enough in that removing the tool could be extremely difficult. With a cut, it is springy and can't jam tightly.

 

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