Rear wheel bearing replacement
#21
Melting Slicks
#24
Melting Slicks
#25
The ones I've seen were classic spun races. I take particular interest in this subject as it relates to an area I was responsible for back in the dark ages when I had to work for a living.
Can't say I've seen the same number of fractured races from overly tight fit.
Can't say I've seen the same number of fractured races from overly tight fit.
#27
Burning Brakes
Hi everyone, we are getting readyto pack and reinstall bearings on the 76 StingRay after a long wait for parts. I believe I have everything I need and understand the process. However, I have a simple (probably dump) clarity question. What exactly does end play mean? Is it the amount of movement in the spindle after everything is reinstalled? If so, is it up/down, side/side or in/out movement that we are talking about? Thanks.
#29
Do you have a shop manual,information,pics to go by ?
Show us some pictures of your work,we might be able to help point out any/some possible problems you might have.
What measurement are you trying to get on the in/out movement of the
axle ?
Remember the grease will take up some room in the bearings and races,so be very very careful on this measurement
Do you have an dial indicator ?
Do you have a torque wrench ?
Good luck
Show us some pictures of your work,we might be able to help point out any/some possible problems you might have.
What measurement are you trying to get on the in/out movement of the
axle ?
Remember the grease will take up some room in the bearings and races,so be very very careful on this measurement
Do you have an dial indicator ?
Do you have a torque wrench ?
Good luck
#30
Premium Supporting Vendor
FWIW I buy a lot of cores. I see a lot of front wheel bearing assemblies with spun races. It's pretty much a 50/50 shot if they are good or not and I have to eat the bad ones. I have much better luck when buying t-arm cores.
#31
Burning Brakes
Ok thanks, so all of the above possible on the movement. I do have a torque wrench and will be purchasing a dial indicator before I begin the installation. It does not seem like I need the magnetic dial indicator base correct? I do not have a shop manual for this job but I do have one on order. I have all the tools (e.g. installation tool, setup tool, shims, etc) recommended by others from Mid America so I believe I'm good to go. Just trying to make sure I understand what I am looking for in the movement and measurements.
Also, I purchased Timken bearings from Duntov Motors. Any opinion on those? I do need to grease the outer and inner surfaces of the races as well correct? Thanks.
Also, I purchased Timken bearings from Duntov Motors. Any opinion on those? I do need to grease the outer and inner surfaces of the races as well correct? Thanks.
Last edited by hgoodwiniii; 09-23-2010 at 07:59 AM.
#32
Timkin bearings are top shelf
and no you don't grease the outer part of the race just were the rollers/bearings ride
Mark
Hey I just noticed you are in Houston,
Where do you live ?
I have all the measuring tools you might need,being I'm out of work machinist.
If you need a hand give me a shout.
PM me on here
Last edited by 1971corvette; 09-23-2010 at 08:15 PM.
#33
Melting Slicks
spun races on the front? In the hub? or the spindle.
#34
Burning Brakes
Will do Mark. Will give it a go tomorrow. If not looking good. I will give you a shout. Send me a private msg with your info. Thanks.
#35
Premium Supporting Vendor
#37
Burning Brakes
Hi all. I have the passenger side done with bearings in place on the 76. I know the specs call for end play to be in the 0.001 - 0.008 range. I actually have 0 measurable end play after I torqued everything down. Is 0 end play going to cause a problem?
#38
Le Mans Master
The problem with 0 is that you don't know if that is really a 0 or too tight. Its going to all read 0. It should have the play, if it doesnt, you really should recheck it. What was the reading with the dummy shaft? However. with some of today's seals it is difficult to measure any play after the nut is tightened. The seals pinch and tighten the unit. If it turns freely with no noticeable drag on the bearings, it might be OK.
#39
Burning Brakes
The play with the dummy shaft in was 0.002. It spins pretty freely now but it's not loose. I'll probably just remove the other side and compare the spin and go from there.