Hello,
I've got an 1982 320i. I'm gathering parts to rebuild/restore the rear end.
I picked up a pair of 323 trailing arms, for a rear disc conversion. After taking those apart and understanding the diagrams vs. reality - a question.
I see why they use a wheel bearing tube spacer. However, if you measure the tube length, you'll find that it is a few mm longer than the machined lip/shoulder within the bearing housing. This is where the variable width shim comes into play. These shims are NLA. But the more I look at it though, I'd just assume one could turn down one end of the spacer tube to match the exact width of the shoulder spacing.
Not everyone has a lathe at thier disposal, so yes, the shims make perfect sense. But if you can't get said shims for such a spacing measurement...then why not narrow the tube to fit. It's one in the same, yes?
Rear wheel bearing spacer
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Re: Rear wheel bearing spacer
Makes sense but, the minimal thickness of the spacer is 2.5mm, if you install the outer bearing without this spacer, the hub sits 2,5mm further inward as it should. I don't think thats a good idea.
Can't you use the old spacer which is already in the housing? As i see how it works, spacer and wheelbearing housing are paired together.
Can't you use the old spacer which is already in the housing? As i see how it works, spacer and wheelbearing housing are paired together.
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