[Shotimes] Wheel bearing question

[Leigh Smith]

Thanks guys;
esp paul & mike
Konis almost done!
and the rest of the suspension too.
TX
Lee
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leigh Smith" <leighsm@comcast.net>
To: "SHOTIMES" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 2:50 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Wheel bearing question


> Anyone have any experience with wheel bearings?
> Think my wheel bearing is bad?
> It wasn't loose before I pulled the half-shaft but it now appears to have
some
> play.
> Has maybe 1/16 - 1/8 in play. With half-shaft out.
> Now I don't remember it having any play before I pulled the half-shaft,
and I
> just finished checking it for looseness, did all tie-rod ends, alignment,
> etc.
> Helms says the half-shaft nut tightens things up, "prevents axial
movement"
> Helms says test it with half-shaft in.
> What do you think, any opinions, experience with this??
> Lee
> PS:
> If it's bad, it's easier to change now before I get it all back together.
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