Hi every one ,
On an inspection of the rear wheels(drum brakes) some play was felt on both. I disassembled one of them and discovered the lock nut not fully tightened, kept going,grease on bearings was pretty dry and the rear seal came of really easily and looks a bit dry.
Repacked the bearings with grease put every thing back together , tightened the lock nut just enough that there is no play put back the hexagonal washer and cotter pin. The thing is there is a gap between the washer and the nut , should it be this way? It seems that the lock nut might get loose again because of this gap and it will come to a stop when getting to the washer and cause the play.
Why would the lock nut get loose in the first place? Are the bearings/races/axle worn out and cause the gap and play?
When the nut is tight there seems to be no play and it sounds good when turning .
No wobbling or noises where notice prior to this inspection.
Thanks!
On an inspection of the rear wheels(drum brakes) some play was felt on both. I disassembled one of them and discovered the lock nut not fully tightened, kept going,grease on bearings was pretty dry and the rear seal came of really easily and looks a bit dry.
Repacked the bearings with grease put every thing back together , tightened the lock nut just enough that there is no play put back the hexagonal washer and cotter pin. The thing is there is a gap between the washer and the nut , should it be this way? It seems that the lock nut might get loose again because of this gap and it will come to a stop when getting to the washer and cause the play.
Why would the lock nut get loose in the first place? Are the bearings/races/axle worn out and cause the gap and play?
When the nut is tight there seems to be no play and it sounds good when turning .
No wobbling or noises where notice prior to this inspection.
Thanks!