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Re: Need advice with wheel bearing issue
Problem solved. Fifteen minutes with some 3M 'fine' emery paper and we were good to go. Just sneaked up on it until the bearing went on by hand. The fit is more snug than the other three wheels but no longer tight. I hope this thread will help someone in the future as this was quite a simple fix.391Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advice with wheel bearing issue
The dial caliper in question is not the electronic variety. For comparison purposes though it's adequate in showing ALL other spindles measures smaller than (and equal to each other) the one in question. I'm not a machinist...can someone tell me a good starting point grit for the emery paper or crocus cloth. Again, I hit is with some 600 grit sandpaper to no avail. Probably something in the 250-300 range? I'm a better welder than machinist so that's always an option...replacement spindles are $45.392Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advice with wheel bearing issue
The spindle looks mint, measurements were taken with a dial caliper (.001) Before posting here I tried a long strip of 600 grit sandpaper which did nothing except make things more shiny. The spindle is hardened and I doubt altering at home is going to happen (successfully). It's survived seven years...I'll use some common sense setting it up and be good to go.391Views0likes0CommentsNeed 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?4.2KViews0likes24Comments
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