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Date:         Fri, 13 Aug 1999 21:55:28 -0400
Reply-To:     Woody Halsey <WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Woody Halsey <WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Subject:      splayed wheels, bearings
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Dear List,


Is it possible that an improperly installed/ tightened wheel bearing could
cause the left rear wheel of my Vanagon 83.5  to look splayed out from the
bottom. When you look from behind it doesn't look precisely plumb like the
right rear wheel. I just noticed this after glancing (only) at all the
messages concerning peening etc. One indicated that replacing the bearings
was a fairly delicate job requiring more finesse than brawn. I remember
watching my mechanic replace the wheel bearing. He had a terrible time
getting the old one off and seemed to torque the new one down ferociously.


I have not noticed any uneven wear yet; but I haven't put on too many miles
since the bearing change either. 



Thanks for any thoughts,


Woody
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