2002 Jeep Cherokee Rear Axle bearing placement

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2002 JEEP CHEROKEE
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

I replaced the left rear bearing and seal a few days ago.( The bearing was pressed on by a shop that does this kind of work). Right after I put it all together again, I drove the Jeep and, ugh, metal on metal. I found that I had about 1/4 inch of side play when I pulled on the wheel ( while I had it jacked up) and found where it was rubbing. 1) How do I check that the shop puts the seal /bearing and the retaining ring on in the right place. Yes I have to replace the rotor now due to the caliper bracket gouging the rotor.
2). No other damage noted. Anymore problems that I should be looking for? 3) What about heating up the retaining ring to make it stay in place, or tack welding (which is something I was told by an old guy, but I really can't see doing these).
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RACEFAN966

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There is no way to know what they did as I wasn't there. But I will say that what they should do is out the seal on then set the bearing down with the retaining ring ontop of that and press it till it can't go any further thats it. I did my 98 a few months ago and here is what it looked like before I put it back in. Hope this helps.