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I just need a tip if anyone is very familiar with the front axles. I got it all back together today just how I remembered taking it apart (note that last sentence)
Axle spun freely until i cranked down the four bolts that are about 8 inches long and feed in from the bearing extention. Then it was so tight it wouldnt spin by hand, had to get a pry bar. So I loosened them up just a snug, then it spun freely again. Obviously that 1/4 inch is putting too much strain on the outer bearing.
So, I figure one of three things is wrong.
1. My I set the screws on the bearing just a hair to far towards the outside, loosen, move slightly inward, tighten...and fixed.
2. But, then I started thinking, maybe I just have the bearing flipped. Is the collar with the set screws supposed to be on the outside of the bearing? (which would make sense so You can work on it without removing the axle)
I have it facing out, but that could be the extra strain...
3. Then I started seeing the metal piece that goes actually over the bearing, with the two rubber seals on each side. The bearing has 2 grooves on it, I have it place on the inner groove, if it was on the outer one it would also space it out about 1/4 inch.
I can take picture if that would help. It is going to take someone who has recently done bearings or has done them very often to know what I am talking about. I appreciate any help looking to get back on the trails soon.
Thanks!
-Derek
Axle spun freely until i cranked down the four bolts that are about 8 inches long and feed in from the bearing extention. Then it was so tight it wouldnt spin by hand, had to get a pry bar. So I loosened them up just a snug, then it spun freely again. Obviously that 1/4 inch is putting too much strain on the outer bearing.
So, I figure one of three things is wrong.
1. My I set the screws on the bearing just a hair to far towards the outside, loosen, move slightly inward, tighten...and fixed.
2. But, then I started thinking, maybe I just have the bearing flipped. Is the collar with the set screws supposed to be on the outside of the bearing? (which would make sense so You can work on it without removing the axle)
I have it facing out, but that could be the extra strain...
3. Then I started seeing the metal piece that goes actually over the bearing, with the two rubber seals on each side. The bearing has 2 grooves on it, I have it place on the inner groove, if it was on the outer one it would also space it out about 1/4 inch.
I can take picture if that would help. It is going to take someone who has recently done bearings or has done them very often to know what I am talking about. I appreciate any help looking to get back on the trails soon.
Thanks!
-Derek
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