Re: [FWDLK] Bearing Stuck

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron,

Did you apply grease to the spindle before assembly last time?? If not, the
inner race of the bearing will turn on the spindle and if not lubricated,
may seize or wear the spindle.

When I pack front wheel bearings, I like to pack the bearings first, then
fill the inside of the drum with grease up to the inside level of the inner
bearing race. If you only pack the bearing, grease can flow out of the
bearing when hot and cling to the inner surface of the drum cavity, leaving
only a thin film on the bearing rollers. This thin film will not carry away
heat, or contaminates/wear particles, and may eventually wear off allowing
the bearings to rust (I've seen it happen).

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ron Waters
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 4:57 PM
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Subject: [FWDLK] Bearing Stuck

Hi List -

I am doing the brakes on my 58 Ply. When I pulled the drums a couple of
years ago, before remounting I installed brand new  inner and outer
bearings, as well as the inner seal, and then greased everything.  Today,
when I went to remove the front drums, one had difficulty coming off. When I
finally removed it, the seal and inner bearing remained on the steering
knuckle. I had great difficulty removing the bearing but eventually got it
off (will probably replace it, considering it's importance). Why would a
brand new bearing get stuck like this ? Poor manufacture ? The other side
came off with no problem.

Ron

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