On my first drive after getting my truck away from the shop, i noticed the front left brake drum dragging on 'something'. Better going straight, stopped turning left and bad turning right.
So, I jacked it up and took the assembly apart. First clue was that it did not come off easily. The spindle is tight in its mounting, but has seen better days. It appears to me that the outer bearing and race is wobbbling causing some minor havoc where the brake drum is hitting the backing plate up toward the top. I'm sure its working the inner bearing some too, as it will not smoothly slide on to the spindle.
I have three questions: Where can I find a good stock spindle to replace mine? I know they're not reproduced. I also have heard they're not interchangeable with any other year.
Here is what I found when removing the assembly from inside to outside: grease deflector, inner race, inner bearing, inner bearing cup, outer bearing cup, outer bearing, outer race, washer,castle nut, cotter pin. What is missing?
I also notice that the grease deflector appears to be spinning. Should it be spinning? Thanks
