Have to do rear wheel bearings

[SHEN]

Before I start the job I want to know if this easy way will be ok. Instead of doing the measurement for the shims, I just want to use the same shims that are already there. I will make sure I use the shims on the same side I take it out from. I am wondering if anyone has used the shims that were in place before and is it really necessary to be exact.

[jerry]

if i recall, the shim tolerance is up to 0.006in (verify this in the manual). i reused my shims and spacers but i did not sort them beforehand as you suggest (a good idea, too). yes, you probably will be fine. it's not a big deal to do the measurements. i did mine just so i could say i did it.

btw, clean and inspect your bearings before throwing them away. the thing about bearings, assuming normal operating conditions, they tend to fail in early life or last a LONG time. of the 10 or so rear bearing i've inspected, i believe i rejected 1 or 2.

[JohnN]

shims or mix them up. Keep them together and don't forget which set goes on each side and you'll not have any trouble.

Regards,

John N