Jeff, I had a similar problem about a month ago, I got the inner bearing to replace it and found during disassembly that the axle nut wasn't on tight enough. I got out my special $19.95 46mm Axle tightening digi-wrench, breaker bar, and a 3 lbs. Sledge and whammo it was done. Check your axle net. Jere 90 GL 88 GL -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff and Deb Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 12:31 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: inner bearings? Hi All, A few previous posts suggest a possible diagnosis for some rumbling noises that I have been hearing in the back of my 86 Vanagon. It seems to be making a louder than normal low roaring sound on cornering at speeds above 45 MPH. I have had brake work done, and had my outer bearings inspected, with no negative reports. Also, it seems to get louder with speed on the highway. The exhaust system, that I thought might be leaking or contacting some object, is completely tight, and without leaks. I tried the archives on "inner bearings" but timed out before getting my search to cover more than a year. Any suggestions on a positive way to troubleshoot it without tearing everything down? Also, if it is an inner rear bearing, I assume that it is necessary to replace all four bearings, or at least pack the outer ones if they are not worn? Any suggestions for the correct type and manufacturer for rear bearings? Thanks, Jeff Hartman Juneau, AK 1886 Vanagon |
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