I can't tell by looking but I had a stub axle that got worn to the point I could not adjust the wheel bearings properly. there was play where the outer bearing mated to the stub axle. I had a warped brake rotor and let it go too long which I believe eventually caused this problem. Edward On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > In light of steering knuckle chat, purely for the sake of gaining > knowledge.... > > Close up images of bearing race wear on a '85 non PS steering knuckle: > > https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/January82016# > > Hard to say without measuring, but is this knuckle now unserviceable? > Or, would new bearings fit tight enough so each race wouldn't spin on axle? > Is this wear typical? Does it indicate that the bearings > were set too loose? (they were well lubed). > > My guess is that a new set of properly adjusted bearings should last a > while on a > part in this condition. Or would they? > > > Thanks > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > |
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