Frank & everybody else,
Ok, here's what I did before I took off on the 4400 mile CA trip last
Sept.
Bought and had in hand two sets of bearings, seals and shims. I was
prepared to relace the all the bearings and races if necessary. Upon
cleaning and inspection, I found that the bearings and races were still
servicable so I regreased and reassembled both sides with new seals,
using John Twist's method to set the end play.
I wound up with the same stack of shims on the right side, but a
slightly different stack on the left because it was too tight with the
original stack. Moral: if the bearings and races are still servicable,
I get peace of mind by knowing it. I took one set of bearings with me
on the trip, JIC. Everyone carries a set of selected spares and a
toolbox, right? ;^)
BTW, installing those .001" shims on a WW hub without damaging them is
a real PITA.
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