 Front wheel bearing get loose too often, 30,000 miles since new, seem to loosen every year |
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| second wind |
 May 29 2017, 11:05 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 855 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Los Angeles, California Member No.: 12,543 Region Association: Southern California 
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Happy Memorial Day.....my wheel bearings seem to loosen up far too often. I replaced less than 30,000 miles ago and when i tighten them back up I allow wheel to spin freely but with a touch of drag. Any thoughts on what is going on? Thank you!
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| Rand |
May 29 2017, 12:37 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I don't get the phrase "Happy Memorial Day." When I was young it was a day off and a three day weekend to party. I'm embarrassed to admit that now. It is a day to reflect, mourn, and honor with serious respect. Not a happy day.
I don't know what your wheel bearing problem is. Would misalignment contribute? Maybe ask in the garage, not here. |
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| euro911 |
May 29 2017, 01:04 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Could be abnormal wear from the races not fully seated when initially installed, not enough grease in the bearings, excessive hard cornering, axle nut not cinched tight enough and un-threading (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Do you tighten the axle nuts real tight after installing new bearings/races, then back the nuts off before cinching them with the Allen bolts? |
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| bdstone914 |
May 30 2017, 07:01 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(euro911 @ May 29 2017, 12:04 PM)  Could be abnormal wear from the races not fully seated when initially installed, not enough grease in the bearings, excessive hard cornering, axle nut not cinched tight enough and un-threading (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Do you tighten the axle nuts real tight after installing new bearings/races, then back the nuts off before cinching them with the Allen bolts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Did you properly seat the bearing races? I would pull a wheel and inspect. Did you use quality ( non Chinese ) bearings ? And this should be in the Garage forum not Parts for sale forum. Bruce |
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| PlaysWithCars |
May 30 2017, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(second wind @ May 29 2017, 10:05 AM) ... when i tighten them back up I allow wheel to spin freely but with a touch of drag. Is it possible that you're installing them too tight? A "touch of drag" is hard to evaluate your calibration. I was surprised years ago when I adjusted to factory spec, how little bearing pre-load there was. With your hands at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock on an installed tire/wheel, rock it back and forth and there will be some noticeable movement in the bearing. |
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