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CB550k3 Rear hub movement

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Oddjob:
We did but I asked someone who was dismantling his for the first time and he replied his was flat side out.

Sesman:
Mine was a first time dismantle and the ring was flat side down. I have to assume that the factory got it right, but I guess there is always room for error.🤔

Oddjob:
It’s possible that if the carrier is a really tight fit the seal could grab and flip as the carrier is removed. Must check and see if the groove in my Lesters is round or flat at the bottom, they are almost ready for powder coating so easy to get at. If it’s round it’s a clear indication the seal fits that way.

Bookmark1:
Many thanks for all of the advice and tips. Had another go at that bearing and it did indeed go in another couple of mm before being fully seated. Once everything was greased up and put back together the retainer fitted almost perfectly flush and the movement in the flange was gone. The wheel is back on the bike and is as steady as a rock 👍

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
It might be a daft comment but I did wonder if when the wheel was fitted to the bike & the rear axle torqued up if that 2 mm movement would have gone as a result?

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