Outer wheel bearing issue. |
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Outer wheel bearing issue. |
MikeM |
Oct 7 2015, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
Hi all...
How does the outer wheel bearing cage get distorted out of round? What kind of problem would that cause? Thanks, Mike |
screenguy914 |
Oct 7 2015, 03:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 249 Joined: 6-July 09 From: So. Cal Member No.: 10,540 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi all... How does the outer wheel bearing cage get distorted out of round? What kind of problem would that cause? Thanks, Mike My educated guesses: - Overtightening the bearing preload - One or more ball bearings disintegrates causing cage to distort - Distorted race - Wheel collision with immovable object - Below standard bearing materials - Overheating of bearing assembly - Excessive play Possible results: - Bearing noise - Abnormal tire wear - Abnormal steering - Wheel seizure (lockup) - Spindle wear - death Sherwood |
MikeM |
Oct 7 2015, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
An excellent list!!
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914Sixer |
Oct 7 2015, 05:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,879 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Bigger question now is where was it MADE? Is it a known company? It seems that the new bearings come in DIFFERENT grades. The old German ones came in one grade. Excellent!
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MikeM |
Oct 7 2015, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
It's an SKF bearing that says Mexico on it.
Mike |
914Sixer |
Oct 7 2015, 07:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,879 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
SKF Mexico is a good bearing. Go with the list.
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MikeM |
Oct 8 2015, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
Yup, that's what I ordered. Anyone else have any ideas?
Mike |
6freak |
Oct 8 2015, 12:54 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hi all... How does the outer wheel bearing cage get distorted out of round? What kind of problem would that cause? Thanks, Mike Front or back? and how do the races look color wise,any pitting, fretting, or brinelling Pictures? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
MikeM |
Oct 8 2015, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
Front. The outer race looks good. Can't see the inner because I'm leaving it together until my parts arrive.
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jcd914 |
Oct 9 2015, 01:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Usually the outer bearing cage gets distorted by someone using a screwdriver to move the bearing thrust washer to see if the preload is correct. They stick the screwdriver in too far and bend the cage trying to move the washer side to side.
Jim |
MikeM |
Oct 9 2015, 07:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
Well that just makes perfect sense doesn't it Jim.
Means I probably did it myself. Thanks. |
jcd914 |
Oct 9 2015, 01:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
The primary purpose of the cage is to hold the rollers in place when the bearing is out. If it is not badly bent you can straighten it. Just make sure it won't be rubbing either the inner or outer race.
Jim |
6freak |
Oct 12 2015, 12:10 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The primary purpose of the cage is to hold the rollers in place when the bearing is out. If it is not badly bent you can straighten it. Just make sure it won't be rubbing either the inner or outer race. Jim Poor advice Mr Jim! the cage is for equal loading of the bearings and the races! nothing else, just install all new and then theres no worrys....the cheapest price is not always the best value! JMO good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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