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twodollarbill's avatar
May 06, 2015

Need advice with wheel bearing issue

Greetings everyone, I'm in need of a little advice. I have a new to me 2008 Starcraft. I've pulled all the wheels and hubs to take a look at the bearings and repack etc, everything looks good.

However, there is one spindle that measures slightly larger and out of spec compared to the other three for the outer bearing location. The outer bearing is an L44649 and the inside diameter measures 1.062". The spindle in question measures between 1.0625"-1.063". All other spindles measure 1.061"-1.0615".

I'm able to push the bearing on with the castle nut but it doesn't float like the rest. This seemingly hasn't been a problem thus far and I think I'll just need to sneak up on the preload and call it good. Wondering what insight others might offer?
  • Wow, that was fast, thanks! I've never had a bearing not go on by hand...don't like it but thanks for setting me straight.
  • I agree that you may be OK.

    As for preload I would recommend tightening the castle nut at least 25 ft lbs turn wheel to make sure the bearing has seated.

    Then back off the nut so it is loose then go finger tight then back off to the nearest spindle hole for the cotter key.

    I use this method for all of my bearings.
  • Your worried about a half a thou? Your over obsessing things You need to drink a beer and go camping! If it really bothers you, take some medium grade emory cloth and polish it down.

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