Had the same problem some 20 years ago. After the change of the bearings I
tighten the wheel nut too tight. Might be 1/8 of a turn and the bearing
seized. So turn the nut back to the next slot in the crown nut.

KARL
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Brodbeck" <gull@GULL.US>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: wheels binding update

> 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