[Vwdiesel] Preload on rear bearings

[Val Christian]

> I noticed that even tightened down too tight, I have
> some of what I thought was bearing play on the rear
> wheels. I can feel play as the wheel is push/pulled at
> 12 O'Clock. I now have concluded the rear spindle must
> be worn a little. Is this thge case?
>
> --Nate


If the rear spindle is worn, you should see the polish, and
it should be micable with your micrometer, or even calipers.

There's an unpatented "Val fix" if they are.  Get your prick
punch out, and knurl the spindle just a little.  Level the pricks
with emery cloth, and keep sliding a clean dry bearing on and
off to get a snug, but not tight fit.  If you have some kind of
a compression knurling tool, that might work.  I've just always
done it with a punch.  Budget a couple of hours so that you
can do a through job.

The object is to give enough resistance and fit so that the
inner race won't spin, and leave the race / spindle fit so that
the face can slide into place as you reassemble.

Sorry if my kludge offends anyone.

Val