new rear wheel bearing split on install.

[pickles]

as above, was changing the rear wheel bearing, old one just pulled right off no probs, but when i put the new bearing on the stub axle it was obv a tight fit so i gave it a wee chap with the rubber mallet, however the bearing more or less split , i know there split race bearings but is this meant to happen on install lol, have tightened hub nut and it seems ok, just looking for verification.

[pickles]

surely someone must have changed there rear bearings before lol

[Wazzzer]

Mine slipped on far enough to get the nut on then I just tightened it right up. When you say split do you mean across the bearing or front to back?

[pickles]

front to back, was just the inner race that was out, managed to get it back in easily enough.
 spoke to a local mechanic, he says it happens sometimes and itl be fine, thanks tho