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Wheel bearing race

Old Jan 22, 2016 | 07:06 PM
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I changed my rear axle seals and wheel bearings because I had a leak. This was 1000 miles ago and you can already hear the bearing clicking. The mechanic said to change the race behind the bearing. I cannot find the race online. I have looked at axle diagrams and they show a race on the bearings closest the gears but no race on the outer bearings. Can anyone show me the part number or tell me if there is a race or not.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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It is always a good idea to change bearing and race as a set.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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It is always a good idea to change bearing and race as a set.
I'm asking if there even is a race. When I changed the bearing I didn't notice anything behind it and can't find the part for the outer wheel bearing race.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 10:54 AM
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My mistake, I should have read better. The outer bearings should be roller, no separate race. Pull the old one and replace, the axle will need pulled.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 02:49 PM
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As said, the axle bearings by the rims in the axle tubes have no race.
 
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