Pelican IMS bearing stud has separated inside shaft

[2000boxster986]

Hi Blackbox,
Part of the upgrade bearing is the stronger shaft. I'm not sure how many failures (if any) of the OEM shaft have occurred but someone felt it was better to have the stronger shaft. It almost sounds like the Pelican stud is damaged because it should fit without too much pressure. Given that, if you are going to use the old stud then I believe I still have the nut that came off of mine. I can send it to you. It might be better however at this point to research with Pelican on why the shaft didn't fit. Maybe... they can arrange to send you a new one. It's worth a query to them. If you get that worked out and since the bearing is out you might put the stud in the freezer for a while and then press it into the bearing with a socket that matches the inner race of the bearing and your shop vise. It should just press right in. Send me a private note with your address and I'll send you the nut if you wish to go that route. Cheers,