Listers,
I pulled the front wheels on my BJ7 to repack the wheel bearings and have
encountered a problem. No problem on the left side. Shims worked out well.
The problem is on the right side.
When attempting to adjust the end float, I discovered that there is a slight
movement of the hub. Without shims, there is a very tight fit to the bearings
with a lot of drag. As I add shims, one at a time, what I perceive to be end
float increases and the hub turns freely.
No matter what conbination of shims I use, including no shims and the bearing
set at 70 ft lbs, there is always a slight movement of the hub. With the wire
wheel in place and the knock off hammered tight, I grip the wheel on the top
and bottom, with an in on the top and out on the bottom motion, there is
slight movement. I can hear it and feel it but not really see it. Nothing
else is loose underneath.
Could the bearings be worn? If so, should I replace both the inside and the
outside bearings and races? Or, is it possible the spindle is worn?
I figured out how to pack additional grease behind the inner bearing but how
do I pack additional grease in with the front bearings?
Any ideas or BTDT suggestions?
I also looked for the chassis number on the right and left shock towers and
could not find anything. Where and what should I be looking for?
As always, thanks for the help.
Fred
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