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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: bdron on April 28, 2013, 11:47:06 AM

Title: cj7 front hub has spun a bearing
Post by: bdron on April 28, 2013, 11:47:06 AM

my cj7 front hub has spun a bearing and is to large to hold the bearing race. is there any way to repair it?
Brian
Thank you

Title: Re: cj7 front hub has spun a bearing
Post by: morerpmfred on April 28, 2013, 12:15:57 PM

Yes. Take a cold chisel and a hammer and kneal (sp) around the whole spindle area till rhe race fits tight enough. Other option is to replace spindle. Do you need a spindle bearing as well when you are in there? There is also an inner seal there as well.  Easy to replace. Chances are this was where water entered and took out your bearing. Ask me how I know.

Title: Re: cj7 front hub has spun a bearing
Post by: morerpmfred on April 28, 2013, 01:50:55 PM

Wait a minute the race is to large or the spindle is to large? Cause usually when a bearing spins the spindle is to small and then you kneel it so the race fits.

Title: Re: cj7 front hub has spun a bearing
Post by: bdron on April 28, 2013, 02:47:24 PM

the race is to small so it spins inside the hub.

Title: Re: cj7 front hub has spun a bearing
Post by: morerpmfred on April 28, 2013, 05:02:13 PM

Hope this helps. Taken from jeep forum thread  JeepForum.com > Models > Jeep CJ Forum > Calling JEEPHAMMER!!!, dana 30 Wheel Bearing Help?

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Inner and outer bearings are different sizes. And over the years a couple different size bearings. The race to small to fit inside the hub?  Did you compare sizes to the old race that was removed?