Front hub bearings

[K2-K6]

The retained bearing in wheels sets the whole wheel alignment in the frame/forks to facilitate everything relating to it.

The non retained bearing is essentially floating and only then held in alignment by the spacer and then the spindle being tightened, all "slaved" off that retained bearing recess as singular datum.

[DomP]

That explains it perfectly, thanks!

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I've assembled the hub tonight, with bearings and spacer fitted it ends up flush on the right side in order that the retainer presses the left bearing up to its seat.  As I recall that's how it was when I disassembled it

Did you use any heat at all Dom?

[DomP]

Warmed up the hub and frozen the bearings in a bag to try and limit ice forming on then the tapped home with a large socket. They slipped in nicely