So I'm going to kill that old thread by starting a new one. This in reference to this thread here that I had revived:
https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1613217/220/240/260/280/posting_ancient_threads.html


First, thanks again to everyone who has helped so far. Swedish Baklava's video and comments were very helpful, as was Trev29's follow up. I went over the install again and checked with my local Volvo mechanic over the phone - describing everything and it looks like I'm good on the driver's side. Thanks guys!

Now a new problem! I started the install on the passenger side, packed the bearings after seating the new outer races in the hub. Seated the rubber seal and installed the inner bearing into the hub with the metal retaining ring. When I went to position the hub on the spindle, the inner bearing stuck on the spindle and it felt like I couldn't seat the hub all the way. I understand from reading around, and looking in Bentley (diagram 6 I believe in the wheel bearing section), that the inner bearing can stick to the spindle requiring special tool 2722 or some such puller to remove it. Is it normal for it to stick on installation, and not after many miles of use? As I tried to reposition the hub I was having difficulty removing it and then it popped off as the inner bearing released from the hub and remains stuck now to the spindle.

Is it just me, or is it normal for the inner bearing to become stuck to the spindle on install? It appears slightly cocked, so I might not have had it seated in the outer race properly, but it seemed to be flush as I gently tapped the metal retaining ring into place. Obviously I didn't have that issue on the other side.

This is a brand new bearing kit, so I'm not in the mood to hack/grind/heat it off and ruin it. I suppose yet another trip to harbor freight is in store to get a puller set?

I don't think the bearing got stuck because it was cocked in the hub--but rather that on installation the entire assembly wasn't straight with the spindle. It's easy for the bearing to get stuck as you describe. It should come loose with some manipulation -- get something behind it--open jaws of water pump pliers or something similar and light taps with a small hammer---or a puller if one is available to you. -- Dave

Success! Your tip worked perfectly. Took 5 seconds. Thank you so much. Both hubs are now installed and it's on to the brakes! Stay tuned for my brake bleeding posts no doubt! ;)

I keep a dedicated 1" wood chisel on the shelf for this sort of job as a sort of precision wedge. Use one where the steel goes right through the handle so it can take a bit of hammering.

Great, thanks again guys. So indebted. I'll get back to it at the first opportunity and will report back with any issues. I've learned so much on this job. I look forward to seeing it through.

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Art Benstein near Baltimore

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