1971 MG Midget Front Wheel Bearing Installation

[@markharvey7284]

Heat the hub in the oven and freeze the bearing, it'll drop straight in and fit tight when back to normal temperature

[@SpoonerTuner]

Thanks! I have to do this on my morris minor today.

[@crumblefest]

Which way does the spacer go?

[@midgetmakeover]

The spacer should be narrow end facing out.

[@cherrypicker8897]

Great job.. Thanks.

[@rogerboyle6136]

Hi what size were the sockets you used to press the bearings in? Thanks

[@midgetmakeover]

@@rogerboyle6136 Sorry, I don’t recall. Just choose a large one that is slightly smaller in diameter than the outer race of your bearing.

[@AndrewLale]

Why do so many of these 'how to' videos not actually show the work being done, just the results?

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

How do you remove the old bearings, since they're pressed in? I'm at a loss as I want to repack them and replace the seal. Thanks

[@midgetmakeover]

Use a punch and hammer to knock out the old races. Just be careful not to gouge the surface they sit in.

[@rangersasc]

I know this is not the subject but do you think you can help? i have a 72 Midget and need to hook the Evap Canister back up, do you know the hose routing i have the Weber downdraft? cheers any help would be fab

[@midgetmakeover]

I don't have a drawing, and my car uses the original SUs with no connection to the canister from the carbs.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Do you have any footage of driving the car??

[@midgetmakeover]

It’s not great but I just put one up.

[@BarcelonaAustinA35]

Hi, many thanks for the vid. I'm considering buying these in repalcement with 34/LJT 25 and 3 MJT 17 which are more than 70 quid EACH. Do you still think GHK1142Q are a good choice?

[@midgetmakeover]

I can only say that the fit on my hubs was good. With 200 miles on these bearings it’s too early to know about longevity, but I have no reason to expect them to fail. My hubs, spindles, and spacers were all stock and in decent shape.

[@marsoverlee7462]

How did you remove the old ones?

[@midgetmakeover]

The old bearings were removed with a 1/4" punch and a hammer. There are two channels inside the hub that you can use to knock the old bearing races out from the opposite sides. Just push the spacer to one side and wipe out the old grease and you should see them. Don't use a chisel. For the stud (outer) side place the hub on a block that fits between the studs so you don't knock out the studs by mistake.