Just a couple of quick questions on front wheels bearings:
A) I rebuilt these a couple of times over the year, and never followed
the instructions in the service manual. I see references to a "special
distance piece"; that's 'spacer' to the rest of us. It has always seemed
to me to be an integral part of the "stub axle carrier"; that's
'spindle' to the rest of us. I guess I've been doing it all wrong by
leaving it in place? Am I risking damage to the seal when re-assembling
if I do leave it in place? Or should I remove it, and if so how; just
beat it off with a punch?
B) Any special thoughts on inserting the wheel bearing seals? I went to
tap them in, they seem awfully tight and I do not want to damage them.
So, I popped them into the freezer overnight to see if they'll shrink a
bit. Any other suggestions?
C) Why does the synthetic grease smell like cookie dough?
I'm on the Digest; any responses that are copied directly to me are very
much appreciated.
Lawrence R. Wright
Purchasing Analyst
Andrews Office Products Div. of USOP
larry.wright@usop.com (new)
Ph. 301.386.7923 Fx. 301.386.5333
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