Steering bearings orientation 74 MK2

bruceham85 · Apr 20, 2016

I'm replacing the steering bearings on a 74 MK2. There are etchings on the metal rim of one side of the bearing (FAG 7205-R-2RS). Which direction should the etchings face for the top and bottom bearings?

kommando · Apr 20, 2016

Wrong, see LAB below.

concours · Apr 20, 2016

bruceham85 said:
I'm replacing the steering bearings on a 74 MK2. There are etchings on the metal rim of one side of the bearing (FAG 7205-R-2RS). Which direction should the etchings face for the top and bottom bearings?

Jumped the gun.

L.A.B. · Apr 20, 2016

kommando said:
Either will work but best practise is to have them outwards so the next time they are revealed the next owner knows what bearing they are without having to take them out.

concours said:
No matter, they are symmetrical.

6205 2RS is the standard deep groove headrace ball bearing.

"FAG 7205-R-2RS" is angular contact, in which case it does matter which way around the bearings are fitted.

http://www.wychbearings.co.uk/7205-b-tv ... AnQ18P8HAQ

kommando · Apr 20, 2016

Just saw 74 and assumed the 6205, they work well.

concours · Apr 20, 2016

Likewise, I just assumed standard bearings. The Angular Contact bearing conversion is on my list of improvements for the future. I had found them in the U.K., does anyone know of a US source?

850commando · Apr 20, 2016

any bearing supplier should be able to fix you up with the angular contact brg. just give the part number...

Steering bearings orientation 74 MK2

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