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Ford F150 FX4: Replacing rear wheel bearing on F150 Ford 4x4.

 
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Replacing rear wheel bearing on F150 Ford 4x4. Wheel bearing inner race which holds roller bearings has two different edges. One is straight and the other side is slightly curved/molded. Which side goes toward differential?
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Country: United States
Make: Ford
Model: F150 FX4
Year: 2006
Engine: 5.4

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I just bought the bearings and forgot to look at the bearing already in place. I would think the molded/curved side goes toward diff?? Mark

Submitted: 235 days and 3 hours ago.
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Value: $24
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Expert:  Chris (aka- Moose) replied 235 days and 1 hours ago.

Hi, I’m Chris. Welcome and thanks for asking your question!

 

Actually it does not matter which face of the bearing housing goes in first. I normally put the curved side in first so I have a larger stronger side to drive the bearing in from.

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