Date:         Mon, 28 Apr 2003 14:20:00 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
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From:         Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
Subject:      RoadHaus - Premature wheel bearing failure
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Volks,

Trying to figure out why my two rear wheel bearings failed after 3000
miles.


Observations:

1. The large nuts that hold both bearings were tight .. no concerns of
improper torque.

2. Both bearings seem to be greased with CV Molly ...  is this an
appropriate lube for wheel bearings?

3.. Both bearings were well lubed on the outside surface but did not
have much lubrication on the inside/ backside.

4. The snap ring behind the outside bearing looked as if it hadn't been
disturbed during the last bearing install.

Any thoughts?

Note .... front bearings were also replaced 3k miles ago  .... they seem
fine.



"people don't take trips, trips take people",

John Steinbeck ... Travels with Charley

Larry Chase
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