shouldn't new bearings rotate smoothly?

[KeninKenmore]

Also - FYI, Rock Auto credited me in full for the bearings today - noting that it can take up to 2-3 days for it to post to my account. But they aren't even requesting them back. So, kudo's to them for the quick and no hassle handling of the problem. I have asked them if they want them shipped back to deal with their supply chain, because somebody should be dealing with this bad batch. If I got four of them, then I assume there is a bigger issue...

[JDS60R]

Thanks Ken !!!

[KeninKenmore]

Here are shots of the "pro" quality bearing from NAPA... I can't tell from the code who the actual manufacturer is... maybe someone else can? I will post another thread with a tutorial of the full replacement...

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[KeninKenmore]

here is a link to the tutorial:

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 10&t=55687