graysworld
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I am renovating my front hubs and having stripped everything down, the ball on the end of the axle (I am not sure what it's called) where the swivel fits has a groove in it that goes around the circumference. Is this normal on Toyotas? I know that Landrovers are totally smooth. Also landrover ones bolt to the axle housing and are a replaceable part. Do I need to fill the groove with plastic metal? I am a bit baffled as I have seen a view rebuild videos and most have a similar groove and are also not completly smooth. I would have thought that if it wasn't smooth it would wear out the wiper seal quite quickly? I realise that there is no oil and only grease so it should not leak, but what about water ingress? Also I have only one shim at the bottom. I know the shims are there to adjust preload on the swivel bearings. So is it normal to have no shim on one side? Seems strange to me. All the videos I have seen have at least one shim top and bottom.
Any advice appreciated.
Regards Graeme
Any advice appreciated.
Regards Graeme