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Re: Rolling cars without axles

DGraber460@aol.com writes:
> After taking the axle shafts out of the CGT, I noticed that the wheels (even 
> though bolted tight) would wobble on the bearings. Is it risking pulling the 
> pressed in bearings out to roll the car around without the axles to secure 
> them?

Good thing you ask.  Your wheel bearings will die a quick death if you
move the car without the drive shafts in place.

-Ti
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