motortrans Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 maybe someone out there can shed some light on this issue!? I have a 99 CH 613, I have been blowing wheel seals on my steer axle. I even use Stemco seals with the built in wear sleeve. When I take the hub cap off and go to remove the nut to the bearing, I find that the nut is loose. I dont know if the problem is with the spindle or not. A guy told me to replace the nut and washers this may correct the problem. Can the problem be that easy or should I just look into spindle replacement/repair?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12592-loose-wheel-bearings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcjimbo Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 maybe someone out there can shed some light on this issue!? I have a 99 CH 613, I have been blowing wheel seals on my steer axle. I even use Stemco seals with the built in wear sleeve. When I take the hub cap off and go to remove the nut to the bearing, I find that the nut is loose. I dont know if the problem is with the spindle or not. A guy told me to replace the nut and washers this may correct the problem. Can the problem be that easy or should I just look into spindle replacement/repair??Assuming the spindle is in good condition I would suggest using replacing all of your fastening hardware with a Stemco Pro-Torq nut. They are nearly idiot proof and will get your bearing endplay to .001. I took over a large fleet maintenance program years ago and we were having bearing problems on our trailers. All of the guys were doing the TMC bearing adjustment guidelines, but were not getting the proper bearing endplay. We went to the Pro-Torq nut on all future teardowns, packed the bearings with synthetic grease and the problem was gone. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12592-loose-wheel-bearings/#findComment-49356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motortrans Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Assuming the spindle is in good condition I would suggest using replacing all of your fastening hardware with a Stemco Pro-Torq nut. They are nearly idiot proof and will get your bearing endplay to .001. I took over a large fleet maintenance program years ago and we were having bearing problems on our trailers. All of the guys were doing the TMC bearing adjustment guidelines, but were not getting the proper bearing endplay. We went to the Pro-Torq nut on all future teardowns, packed the bearings with synthetic grease and the problem was gone.Thanks for the advice. The next time the seal blows and I take it apart, I will replace the hardware as you suggested!! I see your user name and am currious, when were you in the Corps??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12592-loose-wheel-bearings/#findComment-49388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Assuming the spindle is in good condition I would suggest using replacing all of your fastening hardware with a Stemco Pro-Torq nut. They are nearly idiot proof and will get your bearing endplay to .001. I took over a large fleet maintenance program years ago and we were having bearing problems on our trailers. All of the guys were doing the TMC bearing adjustment guidelines, but were not getting the proper bearing endplay. We went to the Pro-Torq nut on all future teardowns, packed the bearings with synthetic grease and the problem was gone.I will agree big time on that.It is hard for some guys to set the wheel nuts for some reason.That is the reason Meritor come out with the one nut with a self lock. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12592-loose-wheel-bearings/#findComment-49391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motortrans Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 I will agree big time on that.It is hard for some guys to set the wheel nuts for some reason.That is the reason Meritor come out with the one nut with a self lock.Thank you. I really appreciate your responce! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12592-loose-wheel-bearings/#findComment-49393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcjimbo Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Thanks for the advice. The next time the seal blows and I take it apart, I will replace the hardware as you suggested!! I see your user name and am currious, when were you in the Corps???1977-1981 - mostly drove M123 lowboy rigs and wreckers - did 3 years at Lejeune, 1 in Okinawa. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12592-loose-wheel-bearings/#findComment-49415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckboy Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Changing wheel bearings is a do-it-yourself job if you have a torque wrench. Although, Some bearing replacements require a Hydraulic press. Quote Mack trucks | Cheap used cars Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12592-loose-wheel-bearings/#findComment-60339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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