Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:45 am Post subject: Front axle spindle wear, w/photos
Doing a steering knuckle service.
The king pin bearings and races are worn and will be replaced.
On disassembly I see the axle spindle has grooving.
What would cause this wear pattern?
Isn't there a void in that space between the wheel bearings?
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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:17 pm Post subject:
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Also, there is a lot of burnt where those races were _________________ Jake, Central CT
51 M38 s/n 35627
It is quite probable something jammed there and spun between the bearing race seats or a bearing race disintegrated to the point it almost fit in that space and moved there forcibly. Or it could just be John's answer below! _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
It is not uncommon for there to be a rough machined area between the two bearing seat locations. It is not actually "wear" that you are looking at.
John
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