Peter,
Thanks for the pointers.
The wobble, according to the mechanic, was the result of one screw
missing and the drum screw backing out from vibration. Apparently
that was enough to break the seal allowing gear oil into the drum.
Hence the repair. I guess the o-ring was just a casualty of age.
I am fairly certain I will have another question or two once I get
into it tonight.
Is it important on replacing the axle to get the splines aligned in
the same position as they were when the axle was removed? Or is wear
not really a consideration. From the diagram I have it does not seem
like it would be an issue.
-m
On Aug 23, 2007, at 9:40 AM, Peter C wrote:
> Mark,
> Briefly.... the axle IS held on by that screw...and the 4
> wheel studs and nuts. Not to worry. But the axle does just pull
> out, and that's OK.
>
> Removal of the bearing, if you're so inclined, can be
> accomplished by buying/renting a wheel puller and fabricating a way
> to use it...... OR. installing the brake drum on inside out and
> smacking it smartly with a large hammer, preferably rubber, whilst
> rotating it. Once you've gotten the retaining nut off and the tab
> washer. (and the left side is LH threads)
>
> Peter C
> ==
>
> At 07:37 AM 8/23/2007, Mark A. O'Neil wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Earlier this week I wrote asking about a rear wheel wobble on my '79
>> spridget. Turns out it was not the rim,
>
> WHAT WAS IT?
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