Wheel bearing repacking

[Al and Missy]

Andy,
Thanks for the advice on magnet wear. So far all I could find was if the coil wires were showing.

I just found a drum with worn armature face. I had it turned and replaced the magnet. Doing the same on the other end of the axle even though it looks good. No significant wear grooves on the armature face.

I think the worn drum is sitting a little deeper on the axle stub. Either a manufacturing error or the inside race cavity was machined deeper for some reason. The cotter pin hole is almost high enough that it will not engage the castellated nut.

Al

[blkmagikca]

Since I tow close to 15,000 miles a year, I set up a regular routine to drive through JC in November and April each year and have my running gear checked. I just had new axles with nerverlubes/electric brakes installed, along with new 16" wheels and Michelin LTX225/75R16(E) tires. By having them check the running gear regularly and replace any part of it even on suspicion of wear (let's err on the side of caution), I don't have to worry about the running gear.