How to press on right rear axle bearing w Hydraulic press

Ken71Twister said

Set it up like this in your press.

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In the picture posted earlier by three wood the bearing has been pressed on first and it appears that the retainer is about to be pressed on. I was wondering if the bearing and retainer should be pressed on separately. If the bearing goes on first...it seems like less resistance for the press and less to remove if something goes wrong.

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Yes, press bearing on first...to the shoulder...then the collar. Make sure outer retainers are in correct orientation before pressing everything in place.

I believe I used a small iron pipe stub over the axle to press against the inner race.