240 General: 240 rear wheel bearing

[S40T3]

I'm beginning to think that the bearing might have been damaged when the garage pressed it on.

I have tried to delete the name of the supplier until I am sure that the bearing was defective as supplied, but cannot edit the post.

The mechanic placed a collar matching the diameter for the half shaft and pressed the bearing on. The locking ring was pressed on afterwards.

*IF* the collar was touching the outer cone it would have forced the taper over the rollers with considerable might. There are no marks on the inner surface of the cone, and the bearing appears to turn smoothly. I would have expected some marking.

When I place the outer cone from my old bearing on, all the slack disappears. I have ordered another bearing and will try swapping the outer cones. If the problem follows the cone, then I will assume that the problem is as I have described.

The new bearing won't be here until the end of the week and I will post an update when I know more.

[Big 240]

I know it's too late now but have you considered buying a bearing fitting tool set? I swapped my bearings on my Passat using one, very easy and satisfying job to do. I followed some YouTube guides initially, but they are quite straightforward to use.

[S40T3]

Originally Posted by Big 240

I know it's too late now but have you considered buying a bearing fitting tool set? I swapped my bearings on my Passat using one, very easy and satisfying job to do. I followed some YouTube guides initially, but they are quite straightforward to use.

Thanks for the info, but the Passat doesn't have a long driveshaft like the 240. I have pressed FWD bearings into the (similar) hub carrier of my son's Toyota using a big, old iron vice and suitable bushings.

This bearing and lock ring were pressed on with a couple of tons pressure, in a press with the capacity to accommodate a 24" shaft. I'm hoping that I can just swap the outer race when my next bearing arrives, else I have to cut the old bearing off with a grinder and grovel to the local garage proprietor anew.

Further to my 01:40AM insomnia post above, I have now been busy with dial caliper and micrometer and can say with some confidence that the bearing was not damaged or distorted during fitment. Inspecting the bearing surface with a jeweller's loupe shows no sign of scuffing, as postulated above.

All hope now rests with the next bearing, expected Thursday or Friday.......

[Big 240]

Ahh fair enough bud. Sounds like it's in good hands

[S40T3]

The first replacement bearing had to be cut off, however, the local garage took pity on me and pressed the second replacement bearing with no charge.

The second bearing (Brookhouse) fitted up nicely with just running clearance (a couple of thou..) This bearing differed from the others in that the thin retaining ring was not removable and was marked with Timken, USA. Just be aware that the Brookhouse bearing kit does NOT include the inner oil seal - no problem for me as I had just fitted the seal from the duff bearing kit.

I have now removed and re-greased the other (nearside) bearing, depleted my stock of expletives on the handbrake shoe springs and I'm just waiting on new disks (that I belatedly decided to replace) to arrive before all is sunny uplands in GLT Heaven....

[classicswede]

Should have just used a SKF set to start