04 wheel bearing

[egstandard]

I just installed new rear wheel bearings.  I have the Jim's tool so no issues there. However, one of the bearings I can move in and out in the wheel a bit. Is the wheel wore out after numerous bearing changes? Is it a big deal. Can I use 640 loctite sleeve locker to lock it in?

[PoorUB]

If the outer race moves around in the wheel, it is a problem. If it were mine I would Lock-Tite it. The next guy will say I am crazy!

[egstandard]

I am going to take them back out and measure. These are Harley made in Brazil bearings. The ones I took out were tight in the hub. They were all balls brand. Made in China I suppose. Gonna measure everything and see what's what.

[road-dawgs1]

Put fresh ones in after taking them out.

[egstandard]

So you are saying that pulling out brand new bearings will damage them?  Rode for 35 years on repackable tapered timkens and never had a problem.  This new stuff is garbage!

[PoorUB]

It is recommended if you put any stress on the balls on a ball bearing while pulling them out they should be replaced. All the HD wheel bearing pullers I know grab the inner race to pull.

[egstandard]

Well the one I'm pulling out isn't going to put up much of a fight. I'm not throwing away a brand new bearing. Gonna green locktite it in and take a chance. It messes up, then new wheel and bearings. Thanks guys.

[skunk]

If you have the tooling to measure the bore ID and the bearing OD to get an idea of the clearance there are 2 or 3 different Loctite Green "bearing and sleeve" compounds for different clearances. IMHO if it slides in and out but doesn't "rock" in the bore you might only be a .001-.003 slip, but best to measure. I have Loctited races in before with good results. Not the ultimate repair I know but sometimes ya gotta work with the resources you have. YMMV.

[kd]

I have taken a center punch to the inner bore and dimpled it nice and even all around before pushing a loose bearing in.