TCS axle bearing

[kram350kram]

Can anyone confirm the bearing #6206 for both inner and outer? 30x62x16? Thanks

[BDA]

According to the Golden Gate Lotus Club the inners all Europas are: SKF or FAG 6206 2RS; NSK6206VVC3E-CSR1S5; NTN 6206LU, NTN6206LB

And the outers for the Specials are:    SKF or FAG 6206 2RS

[jbcollier]

I thought it was 6206 outer and 6006 inner.

[jbcollier]

... get -2RS versions, of course.

[jbcollier]

Hmm, according to the online parts manual and cross reference at lotus-europa.com

S1/2 & TCS  6006/31 (ID=31mm)
TC  6006 (ID=30MM)

Doesn't make sense to me.  The TCS came after the TC.  Why would they go back to the funny, hard to find, expensive bearing?

[jbcollier]

RD lists the TCS rear axle bearings as the same for both the inner and the outer.  So a pair of 6206-2RS bearings it is for the TCS.  Makes more sense.

[jbcollier]

Make sure you have hardened spacers.

[Dilkris]

RD lists the TCS rear axle bearings as the same for both the inner and the outer.  So a pair of 6206-2RS bearings it is for the TCS.  Makes more sense.

  Presently have mine (TCS) disassembled so can confirm same bearing (6206 2RS) - this is likely to start a discussion based on if they are 2RS, (sealed both sides), do you really need the oil seal on the inboard side of the hub..... ?

[jbcollier]

Helps control moisture ingress due to condensation.

[TurboFource]

CW removed the inner seals on my car, drilled the castings for a grease zerk and pumped grease in the housings and said he has not had to install another set of bearings since he did that.

[jbcollier]

The rear uprights are hollow.  That's a lot of grease.

John

[TurboFource]

We will see how they look when I get to the point of disassembling them....and how much grease is in them

[LotusJoe]

The rear uprights are hollow.  That's a lot of grease.

John

I would venture to guess that you would pump almost an entire cartridge in to the upright. 

[kram350kram]

I see there is a dust seal on the inside at the u-joint but not on the outside bearing? What other than the bearing seal seals the outside bearing?

[GavinT]

The rear uprights are hollow.  That's a lot of grease.

Unsprung grease, too.