is my new rear hub bearing bad?

Discussion in 'Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by welder, Nov 12, 2018.

  1. welder

    welder Junior Member

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    i just bought a new rear hub bearing online and it has a catch as you turn it by hand. the online dealer says its normal for many of them to do this. its a skf brand. my chrysler mechanic friend says its not normal. what do you all think?
     
    #1 welder, Nov 12, 2018
  2. bisco

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    no idea, but i would return it and get an oem
     
    #2 bisco, Nov 14, 2018
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    I've never had a good bearing catch as you described. Kind of defeats the whole purpose of having bearings in there to begin with.
     
    #3 SteveMucc, Nov 17, 2018
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    If the dealer won't give you satisfaction I would contact SKF.
     
    #4 padroo, Nov 17, 2018
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