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29/08/2023 9:44 am
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I have a 2003 Ford F150 with a left rear axle which is grooved from a wheel bearing having failed. Is it okay to use an axle repair bearing in lieu of replacing the axle and installing a new bearing & seal? If accomplished, do you need to use a repair bearing on the opposite axle to maintain the same out-to-out hub location?
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29/08/2023 10:00 am
The instructions at this bearing manufacturer don't say anything about having to do both sides:
https://bcabearings.com/techtips/axle-shaft-repair-bearing-installation/
All the repair bearing really does is shift the point of contact for the bearing and seal to an unworn part of the axle shaft. It won't affect hub location.
