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wheel bearing question |
mightyohm |
Feb 1 2005, 09:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I am having a front wheel bearing adjustment issue:
If I tighten my front wheel bearings to the point where I can just barely slide the thrust washer around with a screwdriver, and I still have a clunk when I rock the wheel back and forth, what does that mean? If I tighten the clamp nut about 15 degrees more, the clunk disappears, but the thrust washer won't budge unless I pry against it. I have read this is a no-no - the thrust washer should slide around easily without prying. Are my wheel bearings shot? The outer bearing looks fine and I repacked it with grease... This is a 911 front suspension if it makes any difference. |
mightyohm |
Mar 3 2005, 09:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I finally got around to checking out my spindles tonight. My brand new inner bearing race slides onto the spindle easily and has a tiny, tiny amount of play on the spindle. How tight of a fit is this supposed to be? Is this the source of my problems? The spindle surface is visibly worn in a couple spots and has the least bit of roughness to it.
Time for new struts? How much should I expect to pay for a pair of GOOD used 911 struts anyway? |
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