axle to hub fit

[bulfin]

Hi,

Shouldn't the axle end (not the threads) be flush with inside of the hub? After heating the hub and using a 12 ton press, mine are still 1/16" away from being flush when it would not move further. I guess I can apply more heat and pressure if it should be flush.

Thanks

[rgh0]

No it is not supposed to be flush - you pull the hub on with the axle nut and ifs flush it stops pulling ! you do not need to press it on. Just lap the fit between the hub and shaft taper then bolt it up to the specified torque

The taper fit on the hub does not need a large amount of pressure to fit it. With a 12 tonne press pushing it on you may never get it off again !

cheers
Rohan

[bulfin]

Rohan,

Thanks again for good advice. I will leave it be until I put it on the car.

Bob

PS: I hope I never have to take it off, but it is a Lotus