86 442 Front Wheel Shake
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Here's an update... Tonight I jacked the front end up and checked the ball joint, tie rods, idle arm, etc and everything appears to be tight. I also looked at the a arm bushings and they appear to be tight as well. So I decided to replace the pass front wheel with one from my 79 Cutlass, a Weld Pro Star. Took it for a ride and it still has a shake. Then I decided to try replacing the rear pass tire. When I removed the wheel, I noticed the wheel was wet with oil. Turns out the wheel seal is leaking. So I removed the rear cover, drained the fluid and pulled the axles. Both rear wheel bearings appear to be loose with some up and down play ( as well as in and out from the C clips). So tomorrow I'll pick up some new Timken bearings and seals. Maybe my front wheel shake is coming from the rear?
I'll keep you posted...
Tom
I'll keep you posted...
Tom
Usually, if theres a shake on the front wheel, you will feel it in the steering wheel too....and if its in the rear, you will feel it in the seat of your pants....oldspwr said:
Ok, time for an update...
I picked up new Timken rear axle bearings today (#5707). I checked the axles and there appears to be no wear. They measure out at 1.40". Without the seal installed, I am getting .010" of up and down play with the axle. Is this obsessive?
I picked up new Timken rear axle bearings today (#5707). I checked the axles and there appears to be no wear. They measure out at 1.40". Without the seal installed, I am getting .010" of up and down play with the axle. Is this obsessive?
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