front wheel bearings

[aircoolpoirot]

hi,

i'm just putting the hubs and new wheel bearings on the front axles.

it's 3 years since i stripped them so my memory's a bit rusty.

it's turned out to be a long job.

the inner bearing races aren't going on easily, probably due to some corrosion on the axle. (which i've now cleaned up)

anyway, three quick questions;

should the inner bearing races butt right up to the spacer ring at the steering knuckle?

should there be a few threads showing at the clamp nut end?

does it matter which way round the thrust washer goes? (one side has rounded edges)

thanks in advance, pete

[wildthings]

The inner bearing should end up sitting against the shoulder on the spindle. There is typically a thread or two showing. Don't think it is important which way the washer goes.