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Old 06-13-2013, 06:36 PM   #128
Calum
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Originally Posted by pmccut View Post
What happens if we don't use these? I installed them 2 nights ago without these and noticed the top hat bolt (not sure of the name) will stick far past the dust boot cover. Is that the only reason to use the washers?

*I haven't driven the car since installing them*
I'm pretty sure the conical washer puts the weight of the car on the bearing race where it's supposed to be. Without it, the weight will be on the bearing cage, which is only meant to hold the balls and not meant to bear force.
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