Elrick

I am still a bit confused about putting the new wheel bearing and spline back in. The spindle just has the yoke end, then the toothed wheel sensor ring and then there is a cup or race which is part of the assembly. It seems like something should go in there because when you put the spline through the knuckle this race butts right up to the knuckle. Its metal on metal which doesn't seem right. I posted an earlier thread and everyone said there is no washer or seal that slides onto the spline, just the lipped washer that goes on the outside of the knuckle. Is there supposed to be rubber inside this "race". I don't know if I am describing this in a way that makes sense. There is a pocket that seems like it would accept a part to buffer the metal to metal. Please don't think that I am doubting all the advice you guys have given on this topic. I am doubting my own ability to accurately describe what is going on here and I am a total novice at this. I don't want to ruin expensive parts. any clarity here would be most appreciated.

engle1147

Metal to metal is correct. Just the lipped washer that goes onto the spline side of the yoke. Once the yoke is installed and nutted through the wheel bearing the inner part of the wheel bearing spins with the yoke (the wheel bearing and yoke are basically one assembly at this point) so there is no movement in-between these pieces.

Note: If someone gives bad advice on a "thread" others will ususally chime in with a "correction".

Elrick

Thank you-E

Elrick

I am just trying to understand how the part of the spline that meets up with the inside of the knuckle works. The axle turns along with the spline and the hub/bearing, all as one. The knuckle does not move so the inside of the spline is turning against the inside of the knuckle, metal to metal, unless there is a small gap there. That is the part that I don't understand, why the inside surface of the knuckle does not wear against the toothed ring of the spline. I will put it back in. Thanks for the info. I was just worried due to my lack of knowledge about this. Take care and thanks again-E

aboatguy

(should be small gap) with the exception of the bearing, there should be no contact between the spindle and the knuckle


Mike

Elrick

Thanks. I figured there had to be a gap or I was missing a part. Just trying to be smart and cautious.