Rear bearing spacer?.

[spanners73]

Hi,if any1can advise me I'd be very grateful..bought a nice little 182 & replaced n/s rear wheel bearing fitted & torqued up no problems,today I fitted a bearing to o/s and torqued up only to find the hub moves back & forth and wobbles terribly. I didn't see any spacers on either side & have double checked both stub axles & remains of old bearings. Only today did I learn there should be spacers on each stub before hub is fitted now my question is...is it possible for a bearing to sit with no play etc without a spacer as my n/s appears to be doing just that yet the o/s is flapping about like like Mrs gob?

 

[Bunta]

you need to get the spacers fitted asap to avoid the bearing failing alot sooner than they should, @George@RTR_Parts can supply you them with fast delivery

 

[bloke]

had them sit absolutely fine without a spacer and some with play. that's only before i've taken them off by the way.

 

[spanners73]

Looked over cars history & both rears have been changed twice since 2011 so it looks like some monkey forgot to refit them & got lucky!..I've ordered a pair should be here Tuesday but was puzzled as to why 1 side sits fine & the new bearing moves about a lot..now I know lol..live & learn but pretty pissed I'll be riding my bike to work for 2 days..that's for the reassurance and info guys so much appreciated..

 

[spanners73]

Tbh I was more demoralised at the process of fitting the bearing & thinkin it was a duff part & would have to repeat the process of hub in oven & bearing in freezer...I burnt my fingers this time lol

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

If you have trouble getting hold of them/finding people with stock as usually special order from France , I have plenty on the shelf mate

http://www.roadtrackraceparts.com/r...er-spacer-rear-renaultsport-clio-172-182.html

 

[koi]

I have a couple that I don't need if you want