I'm putting in new front rotors and bearings, but when i go to slide the wheel hub (with the new bearings) back onto the axle spindle, it stops short about an inch. i'm positive the bearings are the correct size and the hub has been packed properly with the correct amount of grease. is it safe to lightlty tap the hub/rotor assembly for the remaining inch?

thats probably the grease seal waiting to slip onto the spindle, use some force to put on, you will not need a hammer

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I tried to pull the i inch short rotor assembly off and the inner bearing and grease seal stayed on the spindle. are bearings supposed to be this tight? I know for sure i have the right bearings. i took the old bearing and it fits into the new race. i'm thinking the only way to get this on is to tap it lightly with a mallot. what else is there to do?