Hmmm, "Brinnelled" that is a good word!
"Alan J. Richer" wrote:
> Took the miserable sod out for a run this morning. Did
> BEAUTIFULLY at 70-75 MPH on a 30 mile run...
>
> ...till I was almost home, then it deathwobbled a bit
> again.
>
> I was ANNOYED. However - this told me something. It had
> done this once before, the first time I set the swivel
> preloads. it had been fine for 30-40 miles, then screwed up
> again.
>
> Pulled the tie-rod ends and checked the preload - passenger
> side had dropped 4 pounds or so.
>
> I took apart the swivel assembly all the way back to the
> axle.
>
> Bearings? WHAT bearings?
>
> The upper one was OK but worn - the bottom one was shot. No
> small wonder why I was able to adjust it and it got loose
> later - the bottom bearing was disintegrating.
>
> The bottom bearing had obviously collected some water or
> miscellaneous crap somewhere along the line, as the rollers
> were rough and discoloured. The race was badly brinnelled,
> and the cage was pitted.
>
> Called AB and ordered 4 bearings, 2 new swivel seals and
> new gaskets. I am not going to screw with this any more.
>
> I'm annoyed to find this, but y'know - the front end of the
> truck is in as-new condition and is likely to stay that way
> for another 15 years.
>
> So, more new parts in tomorrow - but this should put paid
> to this mess once and for all.
>
> ajr
>
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