is this the bearing race?

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It sure looks like it's stuck on there...you'll definately know once the new hub assy. won't go on...if you don't have access to torches to heat it up (without melting the spindle), the best thing I can suggest is to remove the backing plate, grab a chisel, and start working on it...a little PB Blaster or WD on there too...on a style like that (Mustang, older Cougar, rear of Avengers), I've never had one that didn't come off with a little work. Try not to nick the spindle...once the race is off there, take some very fine sandpaper/emery cloth and remove the rust...add a little bearing grease on the spindle, and the new one should slide right on, maybe just a little tap or two...good luck.

 

thanks

 

that sucker came right off...couple taps with a hammer and chisel... // i have another ?? is there supposed to be two o2 sensors, i found one before and after cat converter "hmm"..

 

Lucky you :P. Once again, make sure any rust/corrosion is removed with very fine sandpaper, cleaned, then lightly greased...next time it'll come right off...

Yes, 2 o2 sensors is normal, some vehicles even have 4...it's for better emisions...can see how well the converter is doing it's job, then accordingly lean or richen the mixture for best performance, emissions, etc.

 

what would happen if i nicked it a little?

 

No big deal...just make sure the edges of the nick(s) are smooth or your new one won't go on to easily...if it was a large gouge, the bearing won't have support all of the way around and would likely wear out again, but sooner.

 

Make sure you use silver anti seize on the area that race was sitting on that spindle before u reassemble

 

any suggestions on how to put the new hub assembly on?

 

If your asking how, maybe you've got the wrong one?? Should slide right on, maybe some light hammer tapping...a little grease on the spindle...a little more specific on the install problem...