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Old 02-15-11 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by NukeouT
I think I installed them correctly... It was my first time, so I actually cant remember now. Im not even sure, off the top of my head, which way is the right way. What should I look for on the spindle in relation to ball bearing or retainer damage?
A 9-ball retainer is installed with the ring facing "in" toward the middle of the spindle:


An 11-ball retainer is installed with the ring facing "out:"
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