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Re: [A/S] Spindle slop question



This might be a great time to replace the inner and outer wheel bearings 
as well as the inner and outer bearing races.

You've got all of the hard stuff done, and you might as well replace the 
bearings too. Remember to replace the bearing races along with the 
bearings, and replace any rubber bearing seals. Be sure to work new 
grease well into the bearings before installing them. Get new cotter pins.


You can't have any slop in a wheel bearing. The bearings should turn 
smoothly and show no sign of movement (slop). If you've got slop, there 
is something wrong. My guess would be worn bearings and races.

Rick Kunath
WBCCI #3060