rear wheel bearings
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Texas
draw spindle in place with bearings in housing. get them shimmed right before drawing in place, .0015" to .002" end play. good luck.
http://www.duntovmotors.com/tech-rear-spindle.php
http://www.duntovmotors.com/tech-rear-spindle.php
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,148
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From: South Dakota
I measure the end clearance before I take it apart. Then start with the shim size that comes out. After replacing the bearing races, reassemble and measure the clearance on the new bearings with out grease. Spin the hub when assembling. If it becomes tight before you get it tight, stop and remove and replace with an different size shim. Then replace the shim as needed to correct the end play, reassemble and check the end play again. Repeat as necessary. When end play is correct, pack the bearings, install seals and reassemble.
One could start with the largest shim and measure to find the correct size, but I would always check again before a final assembly.
One could start with the largest shim and measure to find the correct size, but I would always check again before a final assembly.
Last edited by builder; Mar 22, 2011 at 03:42 PM.
