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Re: Spit rear wheel wobble

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Subject: Re: Spit rear wheel wobble
From: Bschwartz@encad.com (Barry Schwartz)
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 08:56:54 -0800
Michael writes:
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> not having any of the special tools for rear halfshaft work, is
> there any way to figure out which part is actually bent? when
> you spin the drum, you can see the gap between the drum and the
> backing plate vary, but the shaft appears to turn true, at least
> to my uncalibrated eye.
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Take the drum off and examine the mating flange for flatness.  If the 'ears'
are bent, then it's a good bet your axle hub/flange is bad.  If these are
flat, then it's most likely your axle assy -

Barry Schwartz
Bschwartz@encad.com  (San Diego)
72-V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project on hold for now) 
  


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