I put the axle bearing in several times with and without the axle tried the old bearing as well ,everything fit well before you put the bearing in the tube .I think Kevin had it correct that the compression of the bearing and possibly the back stop we’re the bearing and washer sit are out a bit but once it is all installed the bearing turns smooth like the drivers side so it is all back together will have to monitor that side bearing once I get the truck rolling .


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