Date:         Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:42:53 -0400
Reply-To:     Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM>
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From:         Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front wheel bearing differences
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I would add:

I suggest you test fit the bearings onto your spindles BEFORE you spend time pressing them into your hubs.

Otherwise you may learn the hard way (like I did) that all Vanagon front wheel bearings are not the same....and even if you thought you ordered the correct ones who knows what mods a PO did to the vehicle.



>The front outer spindle/bearing change was made very early in 1984 model
>year vans.
>
>Since the new model year production begins in August, the change
>occurred in the calender year 1983 but not to 83 vans.
>

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