I needed to work on the parking brakes on my 65 so I made a tool and removed the spindles. After I put stainless brake hardware and new shoes on, I of course will have to get the spindles back on. I don't have the tool to pull them back on, but would it work to drive them on with a hammer and wood block? (I didn't need to change the bearings, so my preload spacers should be the same, right? Any comments? Lee
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Re: Reassembling rear spindles on a '65
In theory, the spacers should not change. However, if it were my car, I would certainly check the end play after installation. Though the play can be .008" and be in spec, I would reject anything over .3-4000, and prefer .1-2000. -
Re: Reassembling rear spindles on a '65
In theory, the spacers should not change. However, if it were my car, I would certainly check the end play after installation. Though the play can be .008" and be in spec, I would reject anything over .3-4000, and prefer .1-2000.Comment
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Correction
It's real early in the morning, like 5:45 AM. First cup of coffee is still cooking. Obviously that's suoppsed to be .003-4" and .001-2.Comment
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Correction
It's real early in the morning, like 5:45 AM. First cup of coffee is still cooking. Obviously that's suoppsed to be .003-4" and .001-2.Comment
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Re: Spindle Inst.
Ed: What do you think about whacking the spindle on with a hammer and block af wood. I know its not the prefered way ,but is it feasible?Comment
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Re: Spindle Inst.
Ed: What do you think about whacking the spindle on with a hammer and block af wood. I know its not the prefered way ,but is it feasible?Comment
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Re: Spindle Inst.
I don't like to whack on things, particularily bearings, if I can avoid it. Sometimes I can't. Anyway, I guess you're wanting to do this to reseat the inner race of the inner bearing on the spindle? I think I started mine with a piece of pipe that would just swallow the spindle and rest on the INNER RACE ONLY of the bearing. I actually pulled it into place with the spindle nut. If you must whack, don't whack it so far that the rollers of the bearing actually contact the outer race. The bearing surfaces are very hard and brittle and can be easily damaged.Comment
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Re: Spindle Inst.
I don't like to whack on things, particularily bearings, if I can avoid it. Sometimes I can't. Anyway, I guess you're wanting to do this to reseat the inner race of the inner bearing on the spindle? I think I started mine with a piece of pipe that would just swallow the spindle and rest on the INNER RACE ONLY of the bearing. I actually pulled it into place with the spindle nut. If you must whack, don't whack it so far that the rollers of the bearing actually contact the outer race. The bearing surfaces are very hard and brittle and can be easily damaged.Comment
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Why not spend a few bucks
and have them assembled and checked properly? Ever see what secondary damage a failed rear bearing can cause?
The trailing arm bearings are one of the potential weak spots in a Corvette. They are extremely reliable if set up and maintained properly, but will bite you very quickly if damaged during assembly.Comment
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Why not spend a few bucks
and have them assembled and checked properly? Ever see what secondary damage a failed rear bearing can cause?
The trailing arm bearings are one of the potential weak spots in a Corvette. They are extremely reliable if set up and maintained properly, but will bite you very quickly if damaged during assembly.Comment
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Re: Why not spend a few bucks
The way I did the reassembly was to put everything back together except for the inner grease seal.The nut will catch enough of the spindle threads so that when tightened the bearings inner races will be pulled onto the spindle very gently. The whole trailing arm can be held by placing the wheel studs in and old wheel with a tire mounted on it and turned with the inside facing up. The tire won't spin as the nut is tightened on the spindle if placed on a rug or held by an assistant.After everything is snugged up,remove the nut and washer and insert the inner grease seal,replace the nut and washer and torgue to the proper setting(I think it was a 100 foot lbs).When I did my trailing arms one side was in spec as far as end play and the other was actually tight by .012 so they should really be checked prior to reassmbly. Regards,Kieran #11373Comment
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Re: Why not spend a few bucks
The way I did the reassembly was to put everything back together except for the inner grease seal.The nut will catch enough of the spindle threads so that when tightened the bearings inner races will be pulled onto the spindle very gently. The whole trailing arm can be held by placing the wheel studs in and old wheel with a tire mounted on it and turned with the inside facing up. The tire won't spin as the nut is tightened on the spindle if placed on a rug or held by an assistant.After everything is snugged up,remove the nut and washer and insert the inner grease seal,replace the nut and washer and torgue to the proper setting(I think it was a 100 foot lbs).When I did my trailing arms one side was in spec as far as end play and the other was actually tight by .012 so they should really be checked prior to reassmbly. Regards,Kieran #11373Comment
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