Im doing a full break and bearing job on my 82 300sd and I've run into a snag. I Have the new bearings and races installed in the hub. When i went to put the hub on the spindle it wont go all the way on. Ive done bearings on a bunch of other cars and putting the hub on the spindle is usually not the hard part of the job. I double checked the part number...I've got the right one. Do i have to beat this thing on?

Its a slight interference fit. Sometimes you have to sort of hammer it on with the hub.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Thanks T, i just hit it with some 1500 grit sandpaper and the wire polishing wheel on a dremel and now it slides on with only a little force. Them are some tight tolerances, pretty impressive for a car this old.