Issues with rebuilding 4LO Wheels.

[sunsetrider02]

Hi,
Have been progressively rebuilding my 4LO and have come up with a problem with rebuilding the wheel.

I Have replaced all the bearings but there seems to be a problem with the spacer between the bearings being very loose inside the hub.
I have the original spacer and the flange that came off the same wheel, but it seems to me that the spacer is short and after pressing both bearings in....the spacer flops about and I can see no use for it. This applies to both the front and rear wheel....although the front does not seem to be as bad.

The wheels had the original bearings (ball bearings) and the new ones are sealed units. However when using a caliper they both (old and New) measure up the same.

I have looked up the Haynes Manual as well as a parts listing I obtained from here and I cannot see any parts missing.

What am I am doing wrong?

Is there a shim/spacer/washer of some sort that need to be used when replacing the bearing with new sealed ones?

Has anyone experienced the same thing or have any suggestions?

Many thanks
Phil

[fatfastroger]

I think there should be a thin disc like washer which fits over the spacer and keeps it central inside the wheel. At least that is my experience when replacing wheel bearings

[marsbar350]

as roger says should be large washer that fits over the spacer.
its a right b*****d getting the wheel spindle thru without it

[justyr]

You may find that once it's torqued up properly for the first time between the forks it helps finally seat the bearings, resulting in a more solid location of the spacer inside the 'hub'. Feed wheel spindle in from one side and keep the spacer in approx the right place from the other side using a philips screwdriver. JR

[sunsetrider02]

Thanks for reply guys...much appreciated.

I do have the "Flange" (that is how the parts manual refers to it) and it still flops about.

I am trying to imagine the bearings being pressed in when the torque is applies, but even then, I don't see it putting any pressure on the spacer.

Perhaps best to make sure all parts are there and assemble and see what the go is. Maybe I am being my over cautious and paranoid self!!!

Thanks
Phil