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mtnmice · 02-07-2013, 10:12 AM

I have removed the (left) rear hub to determine what is causing my wheel to have vertical and lateral motion in relation to the axle housing. So far I see that the hub key is worn and fits very loosely on the shaft. Additionally, the axle seems to have a lot of vertical motion (haven't measured it yet but seems about 3/16" in each direction. I have never been involved in a rear end/rear hub project before so looking at the parts is like viewing the back side of the moon for me. Not sure where to go next. I have several exploded views in the vendor catalogs and the usual repair manuals, but don't see any reference to a bearing at the outboard end, that would "locate" the axle in the housing. I guess I am asking for someone to say, "this is what you need to check, and if "A" is worn then replace/rebuild that". Help!

Thanks, Larry

02-07-2013, 10:12 AM	#1
mtnmice Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 20	Play in rear wheel I have removed the (left) rear hub to determine what is causing my wheel to have vertical and lateral motion in relation to the axle housing. So far I see that the hub key is worn and fits very loosely on the shaft. Additionally, the axle seems to have a lot of vertical motion (haven't measured it yet but seems about 3/16" in each direction. I have never been involved in a rear end/rear hub project before so looking at the parts is like viewing the back side of the moon for me. Not sure where to go next. I have several exploded views in the vendor catalogs and the usual repair manuals, but don't see any reference to a bearing at the outboard end, that would "locate" the axle in the housing. I guess I am asking for someone to say, "this is what you need to check, and if "A" is worn then replace/rebuild that". Help! Thanks, Larry