According to American Power. Their bearing is supplied pre-bled so it’s at its normal travel distance on the retainer. Idk I followed the instructions to the letter and also called them because the number of supplied shims would not get it into spec and they were happy to sell me another spacer/retainer for a Ford application. I’ve installed one other which is a Ram product in a 56 Chevy and it doesn’t ride on the fingers. Close but not dragging. Hydraulic release bearings are as new to me as working on Mopars. 40 years with GM and 2 years in the Mopar world. Late bloomer I guess.
