if I recall, original axle bearing is just pressed on and the retainer pressed on after that with locktite. It is entirely possible that whoever put the wheel bearing on before you got it had not used locktite on the bearing retainer, or used an old one?

Last edited by Peggy M; 12/21/2023 1:29 AM.

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1955 Chevy 6400 ex-flatbed (no bed now!) sold September 2023
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1958 Chevy 6400 flatbed W/dump
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