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Def90:
Thanks Steve - Been doing a bit more digging and it seems there are kits avialable from Bearmach.

Couple of questions - On the TD5, it would seem the bearing setup was changed from the previous 300tdi days
For the TD5, the use of a shim/spacer is mentioned in the manuals - My questions are:
- Do I need to replace the spacer/shim, or can the existing one be re-used.
- The articles I have read discuss the shim/spacer been used to set the "end Float" for the half shaft - Do I just torque up the correct setting and allow the
  shim/spacer to do it's stuff or do I need to set the end float with a dial gauge or the old quarter turn backward?
- How do I use a Dial Gauge?

Any help appreciated
Cheers

SteveGoodz:
Ah, sorry, didn't pick up on the fact yours is a TD5.

Can't answer your last questions, I'm afraid  :(

V8MoneyPit:
I think the shims are available in various thicknesses to set the bearing preload/end float. If so, you will need to check what it is at the moment with the existing shim, measure the shim and that will define what new size you will need.

kevinf:
hi mate

if i remember right there are 6 or 7 spacers starting from 14.9 mm up-to 15.5mm ish some one will correct me no doubt,i could only find them at my local main dealer at about a fiver each and you are right you should use a dial gauge to set the end float but every one i asked i.e independents and main dealer staff all insisted they had never had any problems reusing the original spacer with new bearings  just fit the bearings Assembly the hub and tighten the nut then check for free play,if the hub can be rocked more than just the slightest amount the spacer is to big and if theres no free play and the hub feels tight to rotate the spacer is too small which would cause the bearings to over heat and possible seizure all this is a bit difficult to put into words,but if you've done wheel bearing before it should be fairly clear i hope.
my problem was due to the first set of replacement bearings being too big and tightening the nut pushed the bearings tightly into the outer races before the spacer came into contact with the inner races.
regarding the shim behind the circlip i just reused the original one

hope this helps kevin

bogie:
Why dont you nip it up n take any play out.Or even remove it regrease it and see what happens??

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