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Subject:Re: wheels binding update
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Fri, 24 Oct 2003 15:38:24 -0400

On Fri, 24 Oct 2003, Jason Willenbrock wrote:

> my recent post about my wheel binding is more clear now.  i have the whole
> wheel hub assmebly back together.  with the wheel nut tightened the wheel
> turns very difficultly, you need two hands to turn it.  it does not bind it
> is just difficult to turn.

This does not sound normal...but I don't have enough experience in this
area to tell you what's wrong.

> what's the worse that could happen, replace the bearing again and
> do the whole job over?  any thoughts here

Worst case: You score the spindle (actually, this is a syncro isn't it?
Guess it'd be the stub axle, then) and have to replace that, too.

Well, I guess the absolute worst case would be it seizing up at 70 mph,
but that's probably unlikely.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale