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Help!! Which way round do i fit a Lucas front wheel bearing
Hi All,
I'm new here, so apologies if this has already been explained before, but I have crawled all over the internet and have yet to find an answer.
I have a new Lucas bearing here to fit to my sisters 2001 Saab 9-3 Hot Aero.. :cheesy:
After looking at several sites, suggesting that there's a magnetic side to the bearings for ABS sensors, I thought I was in the clear, but this bearing does not appear to have a magnetic side. I am also now aware that the setup is different on these beasts.
So what I am stuck with is the old bearing that had no identifying markers on it, no stamping, and identical back and front. To me, this would suggest the bearing direction does not matter.. But the new Lucas bearing, has its branding stamped to one side only, and it also has an indented outer edge on just one side of the bearing.
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I'm guessing the indent is to assist with pressing the bearing in. Please could someone confirm..?
Also, does it matter which way round this bearing is seated? The indented edge is the same end as the Lucas stamps on the end of the bearing.
Would this face the wheel, or inwards towards the driveshaft?
Many thanks to anyone who may be able to help me clear this up. I'd hate to fit it the wrong way. :oops: