I'm almost done with a front axle rebuild and I'm stuck almost at the end...
When I install the hub on the stub axle (passenger side), it is apparently not seating all of the way. When I tighten the bearings, everything rotates smoothly, but there are only few threads left to install the lock nut (it will install and torque).
But after I install the drive plate, the outer axle doesn't stick out enough for the snap ring groove to show. I have compared with the driver's side and the back of the passenger side disk is sitting maybe an 1/8" farther out.
The seal is even with the back of the hub.
I have checked that the new bearing races are fully seated.
At this point, I think I'm going to try and get a new bearing, race and seal and replace it again and see if that works.
The only thing I can think of is that the hub is not fully seated on stub axle because the inside of the bearing is too small.
I have also gone back and verified that I installed the stub axle correctly, although even if it's incorrect, the two bearing nuts would have more room on the stub axle.
Anyother ideas?
Thanks
John S
'97 LX450
When I install the hub on the stub axle (passenger side), it is apparently not seating all of the way. When I tighten the bearings, everything rotates smoothly, but there are only few threads left to install the lock nut (it will install and torque).
But after I install the drive plate, the outer axle doesn't stick out enough for the snap ring groove to show. I have compared with the driver's side and the back of the passenger side disk is sitting maybe an 1/8" farther out.
The seal is even with the back of the hub.
I have checked that the new bearing races are fully seated.
At this point, I think I'm going to try and get a new bearing, race and seal and replace it again and see if that works.
The only thing I can think of is that the hub is not fully seated on stub axle because the inside of the bearing is too small.
I have also gone back and verified that I installed the stub axle correctly, although even if it's incorrect, the two bearing nuts would have more room on the stub axle.
Anyother ideas?
Thanks
John S
'97 LX450