Bearing endplay setup
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Safety Car
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Bearing endplay setup
When I set up the rear bearings using the spindle setup tool, what type of oil should I be using? Does it matter what type of oil I use on the bearing when I set them up? I am going to be using mobil1 synthetic grease after the endplay is set.
If I understand correctly, this is how I should be setting up the bearings. Place the tip of the dial indicator on the end of the spindle tool ,depressing it a little and then tighten the magnetic base. Zero out the dial. Carefully push up the spindle tool from the bottom, making sure not to turn the bearings. Read the needle ofthe dial indicator and calculate what size shim is needed to get the beaings within specs. Is this correct?
If I understand correctly, this is how I should be setting up the bearings. Place the tip of the dial indicator on the end of the spindle tool ,depressing it a little and then tighten the magnetic base. Zero out the dial. Carefully push up the spindle tool from the bottom, making sure not to turn the bearings. Read the needle ofthe dial indicator and calculate what size shim is needed to get the beaings within specs. Is this correct?
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There is no need to use any oil. Wait until you're ready to do final assembly then use the proper grease.
The end play on your dial indicator will tell you how much thinner or thicker you need to go from the existing spacer already in there.
The end play on your dial indicator will tell you how much thinner or thicker you need to go from the existing spacer already in there.
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Safety Car
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Do I need to screw on the spindle nut half way and then place the tip of the dial indicator on the top of the nut? Or do I just place the dial indicator on the end of the spindle?
