wheel bearing question?

[johnymac]

I have a 1967 C10 2 wheel drive.
I had to replace one of the front spindles.
Since I have been having problems with my wheel bearings.

I have replaced both inner and outer bearings and seal. I got the wrong inner seal the previous time. I seem to have the correct seal this time, but not sure how deep the seal should go in? Should it be flush with the hub?
I have in as far as it seems to go, but still have about an 1/8 of an inch of play when I grab the wheel and rock top to bottom.
I know that there should be 15 lbs on the adjusting nut, I do not want to over tighten.
Any help here sure be appreciated.

Thank you.

[This message has been edited by johnymac (edited 08-20-2001).]

[This message has been edited by johnymac (edited 08-20-2001).]

[69 longhorn]

The way i was taught to adjust wheel bearings,was many years ago. spin the wheel by hand,tighten the the nut till the wheel stops,& then back the nut off 1/8 turn,or to the closest cotter pin hole. I f it rolls free there ,with no play,you are ok. If the nut bottoms before the wheel is tight,you might have a prob with the wheel bearings. good luck... 69 longhorn.

[DennyB]

If you crank the nut down till you stop the wheel you can damage the bearings.

Tighten the nut till it just starts to slow down the roter. this will seat the bearings, then back off till it spins free. there should be NO side or top movement when your done.
If the is movement at top/bottom, double check the ball joints.
Just seat the seal flush with the rotor. It makes it seal over the spindle. also put a little grease on it before installation.
Did you replace the bearing races when you replaced the bearings? If not, a bad race can wear out a good bearing. They should have come with the bearing and are easy to install.
Have Fun!
Denny

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Toms River NJ
(Transplanted Hoosier)

56 working Street (under construction 71-2 coil chassis)
91 S10, 4.3L-700R4
92 Olds 98 land yhat..(wifes)
20 ft. long hole in water in which i throw my money

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[69 longhorn]

Done em that way for years DennyB....havent had any problems,you just cant put the "gorrilla arm " on them. Its all just a "feel"thing....69 longhorn.

[DennyB]

Yea it is all in the feel. It just sounded like the gorrilla arm. lol
Just wanted to make johnymac aware.
If he would have spinned the rotor fast and cranked the bolt down quickly and jammed the rotor to a stop...thats not good.
I didn't want Johnymac to get the wrong impression

[69 longhorn]

Good point DennyB,I didnt explain that one completely.....69 longhorn.

[DennyB]