Isaacmacleod
OBS Enthusiast
After a loud pulsating clicking noise accompanied drag on the left front wheel, I thought I had a locked up caliper or something.
Once I finally got my rotor off using a freaking 6 ton puller claw, I found my bearing had blown. I knew I should have repacked it sooner.
I’ve already posted about this in another thread somewhere but I’m making my own thread because I’m pretty concerned about reusing this spindle.
I couldn’t fit the new timken outer wheel bearing over it at first due to the scuffed up surface where the bearing’s inner race sits.
However after using some meager sandpaper I had I was able to get the bearing on.
Not gonna lie the bearing seemed to have a tiny bit of play in the north south direction
My mechanic said the grease might pack it in and set it more once I tightened the castle nut.
I’m just wondering how safe/ unsafe it is to drive on the spindle in this condition
At least now it isn’t making horrible noises but I haven’t taken it at high speeds yet.
Once I finally got my rotor off using a freaking 6 ton puller claw, I found my bearing had blown. I knew I should have repacked it sooner.
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I’ve already posted about this in another thread somewhere but I’m making my own thread because I’m pretty concerned about reusing this spindle.
I couldn’t fit the new timken outer wheel bearing over it at first due to the scuffed up surface where the bearing’s inner race sits.
However after using some meager sandpaper I had I was able to get the bearing on.
Not gonna lie the bearing seemed to have a tiny bit of play in the north south direction
My mechanic said the grease might pack it in and set it more once I tightened the castle nut.
I’m just wondering how safe/ unsafe it is to drive on the spindle in this condition
At least now it isn’t making horrible noises but I haven’t taken it at high speeds yet.