loose wheel bearing

[Travis398]

Took my rear wheel off the other day and the wheel bearing fell out of the rim,    I assume this is not normal.

But I guess it makes changing the wheel bearings easy. has this happened to anyone else? Perhaps it is normal.

[FJmonkey]

Did the entire bearing fall out? Or just the inner race and all the little balls? I have never seen the entire bearing fall out. These bearings need to be pressed in, if the new one drops in, STOP and repair or replace the wheel.

[the fan]

I have seen the outer race fall out a few times. no option but to either replace the wheel or have a machinist bore and bush it.

[racerman_27410]

Bill is spot on.... the bearing should not be able to fall out of the wheel under any conditions


KOokaloo!

[Travis398]

Well at least changing the bearing won't be very hard.

[FJmonkey]

Well at least changing the bearing won't be very hard.

If the new one drops in with out a press fit, then it will be harder than you want. DO NOT ride with a bearing loose in the wheel. DO NOT bond/glue it in or attempt to shim out the loose fit. Don't risk your life and for heaven sake!!!...Don't put the FJ at risk.

[carsick]

Which wheel are we talking about? Your 16" on the '84 that you're replacing with the 17" ZX wheel?  Or the 3 spoke on your newer bike?