timppl Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Hello all I have a recurrent problem on my LWB safari; the drivers side front wheel bearing keeps needing adjusting. On the left side I have only needed to replace the bearing once and adjust it once in 23 years. However the drivers side I need to tighten it frequently. It has always been like this ever since I have had the car, regardless of what type of bearings I have used ( I have replaced them several times ). Each time they are well greased and set up as per the manual. Is this a known problem with series vehicles? BTW it is a 1976/7 model Regards Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Have you replaced the hub seal at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Are the bearing tracks a tight fit in the hub assembly - did you have to drift them in as opposed to them 'falling in'? Are the bearing races a snug fit on the stub axle. I've experienced this problem on a Transit and it was the hub that was at fault (poor quality material). Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timppl Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hello @discomikey Yes I always replace the seals when I replace the bearings. @Les I remember the tracks being tight so I had to drift them in. I seem to remember having to drift the race on to the stub axle, but I can't remember for certain. I have been wondering whether it is worth using loctite in the locking nuts as well as using the tab washer, as I think that should help prevent the nuts from moving. I think the tab washer ( between the two locking nuts on the stub axle ) tends to be a bit hit and miss as to whether it immobilises the nuts. Regards Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 What brand of bearings are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timppl Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 I cant remember for sure: I think they are bearmach ( the latest ones anyway, I have used various brands ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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