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| | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 | OK I've read the shop manual and searched the forums here and found plenty of discussion about wheel bearings but not the answer to my question. I'm replacing the front wheel bearings on my 1/2 Ton 57 Chevy 3200, found the replacements at Golden State Parts. When I was removing the spindle side inner race, it's a three part ball type, it found that it spins freely on the spindle. Not too free but not a press fit and stationary as I would have expected it to be. I've replaced many bearings on many things, but not this type. I don't believe the races should spin. Am I wrong in this case? | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Mine did the same thing. don't worry about it, it's normal for the ball bearing style. Once the preload is set, they'll be fine.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 13 | Thanks for the response, it was the same on both sides so I thought it was probably just the way it is, but I like to be sure. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 |
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 | I am going through the same situation and after measuring found one side to have about .002" wear and the otherside .004" wear on the spindle lower surface for the inner bearing. I have found other used spindles and found the same type of wear. Any ideas what type of wear would necessitate replacing the spindle?
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | blanch53,
I think what you are describing is differences if fit, not "wear". Normally those surfaces do not have movement between them and wear doesn't occur. With the bearing installed and torqued, there is no movement there. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 187 | Hey truckernix
you make a good point, there should be no movement between the inner race and the spindle. Unfortunately my newly acquired truck had no preload for the wheel bearings and may allowed the bearings to spin on the spindle. I have been told by a local expert not to worry until the worn groove created by a spinning bearing reached .020 or more. I am not keen on seeing any groove on a shaft created by a spinning bearing. I have heard of a sleeve being pressed on to a hard to find spindle to bring it back to a standard size. This maybe an option I might pursue.
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The reason my lady and I have been together so long is because of the kids. Neither one of us wanted sole custody
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