wheel bearing question.......
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wheel bearing question.......
Here I am with another question again....
(I think its time to buy a repair manual)
I put my 2005 sp ho on blocks today (getting new rubber on all 4's),
and noticed a little play in the rear wheel bearings.
Is this normal or should I tighten them ?
Maybe someone can check in their book for the recommended end play on my machine.
Thanks in advance
(I think its time to buy a repair manual)
I put my 2005 sp ho on blocks today (getting new rubber on all 4's),
and noticed a little play in the rear wheel bearings.
Is this normal or should I tighten them ?
Maybe someone can check in their book for the recommended end play on my machine.
Thanks in advance
#2
#3
I just went through this on my front bearings. Even a new bearing has a small amount of play. I'm talking a tiny amount. My bad bearing had 1/4" or more of slop. I agree with the above. Keep an eye on it and don't worry about it until you start having more issues.
Also, you can't really tighten them. I tried to tighten my axle nut and it can't help a bad bearing.
Also, you can't really tighten them. I tried to tighten my axle nut and it can't help a bad bearing.
#4
here i am with another question again....
(i think its time to buy a repair manual)
i put my 2005 sp ho on blocks today (getting new rubber on all 4's),
and noticed a little play in the rear wheel bearings.
Is this normal or should i tighten them ?
Maybe someone can check in their book for the recommended end play on my machine.
Thanks in advance
(i think its time to buy a repair manual)
i put my 2005 sp ho on blocks today (getting new rubber on all 4's),
and noticed a little play in the rear wheel bearings.
Is this normal or should i tighten them ?
Maybe someone can check in their book for the recommended end play on my machine.
Thanks in advance
#6
A little bit is normal, but if you seeing noticeable movement in the tire id address it... bearings are not adjustable. These are pressed in wheel bearings not the old style packed wheel bearings which you adjust with the castle nut... (unfortunately)
If it is worn a lot i would go ahead and fix it... The bearing is the only thing holding the wheel on after all... A mid 90's ford escort front wheel bearing is what fits.... get it at the auto parts store (can get them as cheap as 25 but pay a little extra for a quality brand). Take off the hub and take it to a machine shop to get it pressed in.
Or you could go to polaris and pay 80 bucks for one made in china bearing probably an hour labor for another 80 bucks. your choice, but its gonna need to be addressed sooner or later if there is a lot of play so why wait.
If it is around 1/8th of an inch or less play at the outer edge of the tire then its probably ok, anymore then that id be changing it... when i bought my 05 800 i could actually see the tires bow(toe in) in when i hit the gas... very bad.. remember the bearings dont only see load from up and down but horizontally as well from acceleration... when you hit the gas they will try to squeeze in (or toe in)
If it is worn a lot i would go ahead and fix it... The bearing is the only thing holding the wheel on after all... A mid 90's ford escort front wheel bearing is what fits.... get it at the auto parts store (can get them as cheap as 25 but pay a little extra for a quality brand). Take off the hub and take it to a machine shop to get it pressed in.
Or you could go to polaris and pay 80 bucks for one made in china bearing probably an hour labor for another 80 bucks. your choice, but its gonna need to be addressed sooner or later if there is a lot of play so why wait.
If it is around 1/8th of an inch or less play at the outer edge of the tire then its probably ok, anymore then that id be changing it... when i bought my 05 800 i could actually see the tires bow(toe in) in when i hit the gas... very bad.. remember the bearings dont only see load from up and down but horizontally as well from acceleration... when you hit the gas they will try to squeeze in (or toe in)
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With less then an 1/8th inch just check it once and a while when you think about it.. bearings sometimes can go out quick when they start to go
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