<VV> Late Wheel Bearings

[Harry Yarnell]

Usually I don't have to do this more than twice per wheel. Assembling the 
bearing assy with the existing shim, I measure end play. If it's within 
spec, I'm done. If not, I make up the difference of what the dial indicator 
says, and what the spec should be, and do the math and come up with the 
right shim. Check to be sure after you press it back together.

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Nicol" <nicolcs at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <monza67 at aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Late Wheel Bearings


> Chuck asked:
> My son and I are replacing the rear wheel bearings on his 66 Corsa. We've
> replaced the bearings, races and seals then pulled the manual out to see 
> how
> we need to set the play. Does anyone know the best way to set the play
> without the special tool that is described in the manual?
> Chuck Prosise
> Craig replies:
> As you have probably surmised, pressing the bearings on with a guesswork
> shim set, putting it in the hub, torquing it up and measuring the end play
> with a dial indicator, times about five cycles per side is something of a
> PITA.  I recommend locating a spare spindle and having it ground slightly
> undersize so that the bearings just slip on. Slide your bearing and shim
> pack on this temporary spindle, put it in the hub, torque it up and 
> measure
> the end play.  Repeat and swap shims until the end-play is right, then
> transfer the bearing and shims to the real spindle, install the seals and
> put it together for real. You are going to want a dial indicator, which 
> can
> be borrowed, rented, or purchased for not much money.  Having the 
> undersized
> spindle will probably save about 1-2 hours per side.
> That's my advice, FWIW & BTDT
> Craig Nicol
>
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