Wheel bearings
When you are checking your wheel bearings what are you looking for specifically on the bearings to see if they need to be replaced or just repacked and how often do they usually need to be replaced if...
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The post above counterdicts itself several times, I really don't understand.
No bearing will survive under 100 ft lbs of torque, I mean lets get reality here. The 100 lbs plus or minus is what it took to crush the sleeve, and that was on new bearings only. Used pinion called for a "slight preload" ???? been too long.
All my info on front wheel bearings came from General Motors Training center in San Leandro CA in the 70's. I too was a GM tech all thru the 60s and 70s.
But in short, do what works for you. Even official pros have different ideas, all of which may be the best way.
No bearing will survive under 100 ft lbs of torque, I mean lets get reality here. The 100 lbs plus or minus is what it took to crush the sleeve, and that was on new bearings only. Used pinion called for a "slight preload" ???? been too long.
All my info on front wheel bearings came from General Motors Training center in San Leandro CA in the 70's. I too was a GM tech all thru the 60s and 70s.
But in short, do what works for you. Even official pros have different ideas, all of which may be the best way.
