Wheel bearing direction

[HondaCTR]

Just had new front wheel bearings pressed in, and wondering if there is a certain direction they goes in? Can you get them in the wrong way, in other words?

In this case it's my EK9 and Koyo bearings

 

[HondaCTR]

The mechanics that changed them said it doesn't matter which way it goes in.
But it's only one of the sides that have the rubber.
Anyone knows? Don't want to install the knuckles if one of the bearings sits wrong

 

[sarkel]

You should have looked at the old bearing before it was taken out

 

[Ellis]

Your tec is correct, With bearings like that, it dosnt matter wich way round you put them in.

 

[HondaCTR]

You should have looked at the old bearing before it was taken out

Yeah I know, bit late know :/

 

[HondaCTR]

Your tec is correct, With bearings like that, it dosnt matter wich way round you put them in.

Thanks man
But why does one of the sides have a rubber ring and the other doesn't?

 

[Ellis]

Its just the way they are made, the bearings are packed in the case one way and then the rubber seal is placed over the end where they were pushed in.

 

[HondaCTR]

Its just the way they are made, the bearings are packed in the case one way and then the rubber seal is placed over the end where they were pushed in.

Cheers mate you saved my day. Thank you!

 

[HondaCTR]

Hmm. Got this answer on HT

"yes, it matters. I recommend refering to a factory service manual to confirm the correct direction.

But, if memory serves the metal seal should be on the inboard side (near CV joint) and the rubber seal should be on the outboard side (near rotor/wheel)."

 

[HondaCTR]

Can anyone else confirm that it doesn't matter?

 

[kellsled]

pretty sure the rubber seal faces out towards the wheel mate

 

[Ellis]

Its up you if u wana take your hub off and press it out again, ive done it many, many, many times at work with the same bearings, common sense would make you put the rubber side out, but realy it dosnt mater.

 

[HondaCTR]

Okay thanks guys, I'll leave them as they are

 

[anarky]

Have you had any issues with the bearing since?
I'm about to do mine and using a micrometer the koyo bearing has a slight taper which would indicate the rubber seal faces the wheel as the hub bore also has a taper.