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[Manb2ndb]

Hi, I’m in the process of fitting new timken bearings into a new rear hub, all Minispares.

The timken bearing comes with a little shim, which I assume sits on the outer face of the inner hub shoulder. A piece of paper says you must measure the shoulder to see if it’s needed. Problem is I don’t have any calipers or micrometer that fits?

Is it a case I fit without shim and if wheel is tight? If it is tight I then rebuild with the shim? Or from experience does anyone know of they are needed on new hubs?

Thanks

[andyapanel]

I think there was some discussion of this fairly recently.
I can’t remember what the upshot was , but a search should find it.

[68+86auto]

Most likely you don't need the shim.

[Manb2ndb]

I did have a search, I got confused with it, as they were talking about existing old hubs

My thoughts are that it’s not needed but wanted to save me taking them back out

[MatthewsDad]

I think this is the recent thread...

https://www.theminif...m/?fromsearch=1

[Manb2ndb]

Ah yes, thanks

So it comes down to what hub you have? Being anew one maybe won’t have an issue?

[Manb2ndb]

I’ve found a pic of genuine rover hub (which need the shim) is the same pic as mini spares hub pic. I’m going to add shim and see how I get on

[gav]

Yes to clarify you will need to use the shim on those new hubs.