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Front Wheel Bearing Diagnosis?
hulbyw - October 6th, 2021 at 05:17 PM

Hi folks. Given that the forum is a little quiet I thought I would post up a pic of the front outer wheel bearing. When cleaning it up to take it to the bearing supplier, I discovered this!

I don't remember dropping it when dismantling. It still rotates in the race. It has no signs of overheating on the rollers and was not dry of grease. My wheels are round.

Any ideas?:crazy:

Cheers......Wayne


grumble - October 6th, 2021 at 05:32 PM

1 possibility is that when the bearing was being adjusted the screwdriver caught the edge of the cage instead of the washer and distorted it.


vw54 - October 6th, 2021 at 06:28 PM

Wayne bearings are cheap

if in doubt chuck it out

best advice


hulbyw - October 6th, 2021 at 08:37 PM

Yes Dave, agree. I have already replaced all the bearings, even the round ones.
Grumble, your suggestion makes absolute sense. Thanks! I will be particularly careful with the screwdriver when I adjust up the new bearings.
Cheers