Bearings scoring the knuckle spindle

[Covo71]

54119Found what the noise was after doing the swivel hubs etc. the bearings seemed to have scored the knuckle spindle. Too loose or to tight. They were done to torque spec. Any ideas would be appreciated. Need some help because I feel like I have no idea what I am doing. ��
Cheers

[MudRunnerTD]

Did you have the brass washer the in place?

[Covo71]

Big one on the CV and smaller one between the other 2 on the axle

[growler2058]

Re torque after driving bit?

[Covo71]

I will have another crack at it on Wednesday. Even if it is a bit better I might just leave it at that. As long as it doesn't get worse.

[Covo71]

Tightened up more, it is about 10 pounds now and it still sounds like it is scoring. Is 10 pounds too tight? Is too tight causing the issue?

[happygu]

Tightened up more, it is about 10 pounds now and it still sounds like it is scoring. Is 10 pounds too tight? Is too tight causing the issue?

The bearing race should be snug on the spindle - if it is loose then you have a problem with the spindle....

The bearings only need to be tightened up to around 3 - 5 Nm



Here is the adjustment procedure taken from the manual for you:


3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 167 - 196 Nm (17 - 20 kg-m, 123 - 145 ft-lb)

4. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.

5. Loosen wheel bearing lock nut so that torque becomes 0 Nm
(0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb).

6. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 3 - 5 Nm (0.3 - 0.5 kg-m, 26 - 43 in-lb)

7. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.

8. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
: 3 - 5 Nm (0.3 - 0.5 kg-m, 26 - 43 in-lb)

9. Again turn wheel hub several times in both directions.

10. Measure starting force ‘‘A’’ at wheel hub bolt.

11. Tighten lock nut until screw hole is aligned with screw hole in
lock washer. Lock washer may be used with either side up.
Temporarily tighten lock washer using screw.

12. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.

13. Measure starting force ‘‘B’’ at wheel hub bolt. Refer to procedure

14. Wheel bearing preload ‘‘C’’ can be calculated as shown below.
C = B − A
Wheel bearing preload ‘‘C’’:
0 - 18.6 N (0 - 1.9 kg, 0 - 4.2 lb)

15. If wheel bearing preload ‘‘C’’ is outside specifications, loosen
lock nut and adjust wheel bearing preload ‘‘C’’ to 0 to 18.6 N
(0 to 1.9 kg, 0 to 4.2 lb) range.

16. Measure wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play:
0 mm (0 in)

17. Tighten screw.
: 1.2 - 1.8 Nm (0.12 - 0.18 kg-m, 10.4 - 15.6 in-lb)

18. Recheck to ensure that wheel bearing preload and axial end
play are within specified ranges.


Hope that this helps

Mic

[Covo71]

Cheers mate. I think they be a bit tight.

[Drewboyaus]

I'm curious as to the special tool that's required.....

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[MudRunnerTD]

I'm curious as to the special tool that's required.....

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Is this what your chasing Drew?

54191

[Covo71]

That is what I am using.

[Drewboyaus]

I did it the non-technical way with a small hammer and punch......worked for me.
Might get one of those though

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[Drewboyaus]

Actually my wheel bearings will need a nip up soon after replacement......perhaps I'll come down and drop off your espresso machine Daz and give the bearings a tweak.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Actually my wheel bearings will need a nip up soon after replacement......perhaps I'll come down and drop off your espresso machine Daz and give the bearings a tweak.

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No problem at all mate. I did mine last weekend when I did the wheel swap. Was simple and the wheels can stay on. Any time mate.

If you have the standard GQ setup with the nut then I have that socket too ;)

[Drewboyaus]

No problem at all mate. I did mine last weekend when I did the wheel swap. Was simple and the wheels can stay on. Any time mate. If you have the standard GQ setup with the nut then I have that socket too ;)

I don't seem to have the nut. Mines just the plate and then the second plate that the screw go into to lock it in place.....was looking the other day and mine was made in July '97 so was one of the very, very last GQ's. Dunno if the setup on mine is closer to the GU as a result.....

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[Drewboyaus]

Sorry about the hijack

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[MudRunnerTD]

Yeah you have the GU setup then.