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Post by utebasher on Jan 9, 2011 4:23:55 GMT
I have a mark 2 ute which has now done 7 variety bashes across
Australia. About 3 years ago, the slipflex bearings on the front
suspension wore out. Unable to find replacement parts, we decided to
change the front suspension to Mark 1 type which has roller bearings.
We changed the upper arm and hub.
The problem now is that we have to put a washer over the tapered
washer in order to be able to fix the axle nut with a split pin,
otherwise the nut goes too far past the hole in the axle.
This has fixed the problem for a time except that now the passenger
side nut, despite the split pin in situ becomes loose after a long
run.
Is the problem with the hub, axle, or do I need new tapered washers? Or do I go back to mark 2 hub and Mark 1 upper arm?
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Post by dave1800 on Jan 9, 2011 8:17:21 GMT
I posted links to your fascinating youtube videos of travelling in your Ute on the bashes in this forum under Interesting Links about ten days ago. I hope someone here can help so we can enjoy some more. One specific and I think could be relevant question someone may be able to answer is whether the wheel bearing spacer is the same dimensions on the Mk1 and Mk11 hubs?
Good luck
regards
David
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Post by wolseley1800 on Jan 9, 2011 17:59:05 GMT
I do not know if you know this but...
When you are refitting front hubs you have to tighten them initially with out the cone washers fitted. You have to use a large thick washer or tool 18G 1104.
when hub flange located properly fit the cone washer. Torque to 150 lb.ft. (20.74 kg.m.). If the split pin hole needs moving always tighten and never loosen the nut.
If this does not cure it then you will need new cones - see Tony - landcrab.net
If he does not have any try hens teeth, they are easier to find.
Hope this helps
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Post by wolseley1800 on Jan 9, 2011 18:17:30 GMT
Forgot to mention,
Some early bearing assemblies had a distance washer with spacers so the bearing does not go too far into the hub. Can not see them in the parts catalogue but are mention in the service manual.
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Post by Penguin45 on Jan 9, 2011 19:04:12 GMT
Bearing spacer in place?
Chris.
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Post by utebasher on Jan 9, 2011 21:57:02 GMT
Hi all,
The bearing spacer is in place. We have had to add a spacer washer over the tapered washer so that the split pin will actually stop the nut from turning. Is there a difference between the mark 1 and mark 2 hubs that is causing the problem?
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Post by Penguin45 on Jan 10, 2011 1:40:09 GMT
From the BL 1800 Workshop Manual: NOTE.- 2. Some early bearing assemblies have a distance washer with the spacer. No other information is given..... Which is nice. Presumably this is in addition to the tube spacer on the shaft. Chris. |
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Post by dave1800 on Jan 20, 2011 8:57:56 GMT
Hi Have you come to any firm conclusions about possible hub differences and which way you are going yet? I see no reponses on the other group postings yet. regards David Hi all, The bearing spacer is in place. We have had to add a spacer washer over the tapered washer so that the split pin will actually stop the nut from turning. Is there a difference between the mark 1 and mark 2 hubs that is causing the problem? |
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