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Date:         Sun, 5 Apr 1998 11:18:25 -0400
Reply-To:     Patrick Dooley <pdooley@GTE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Patrick Dooley <pdooley@GTE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear wheel bearing replacement
Comments: To: Perkins <dad@TOGETHER.NET>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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>Becareful about tightening your nuts. The play might disappear but what >happens when the vehicle goes up and down? I tightened that one a few years >ago and an incredible loud squeak appeared. You can also screw up the >camber if you don't hold the other end steady with an allen socket. >Good luck, Lloyd >> yeah, I hear ya. was wondering how long till they loosen myself. Had this problem with an old mustang, I just had the nut tack welded in place. Maybe I could double-nut the bushing shaft to hold it. Guess I'll just wait and see. It needs tires and alignment anyway, gotta get it moving first. My adapter plate from Esslinger should be here Monday, can't wait. Thanks, PSD.


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