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thanks all for the wealth of information here. What is puzzling here is it seems that there was some sort of glue on the race to keep it in place? I’m wondering if the issue was discovered previously but not fixed it properly.

Yes, confirmed that it was the correct bearing and race (Timken Bearing 08125-20629). Here is a picture of the bearing that we replaced. I ended up getting a wheel assembly replacement from Altair aircraft: https://www.altairaircraft.com/products/40-87-mooney-m20j-cleveland-nose-gear-wheel-assy-5-00x5?_pos=3&_sid=2923ba4e2&_ss=r

The issue with mine is that the wheel bearing (new) is loose in the wheel assembly which is not airworthy according to my IA. Not sure how that came about.

Can you use 40-87C model as well? The only 40-87 model doesn't look in its best shape from the pictures, maybe it's just paint. I was wondering about the middle hole cracked?

Hi folks, I'm looking for a wheel assembly Cleveland 40-87 for my Mooney 201 if anyone has a spare one by any chance. The full assembly or just the outer half where the valve stem is. I would prefer a more economical option than brand new. I called baspartsales, faethaircraft and look on ebay but no luck so far. Thanks,