In a message dated 27/05/2008 5:51:42 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I've  never ever seen one fail, not at all

        Lucky you !  I  have had two vans arrive here on tow trucks due to a
rear wheel bearing failure  and subsequent destruction of the brake
components.  Many more bearings  changed due to over 1/4" play in the axle to bearings.
Never did clean off  all the grease on those bearings to have a look see so
don't know what they  looked like.  Just know that with new bearings and proper
torque on that  axle nut there was no more play.  AND, BTW, I "think" Gerry
was asking  about the half shafts with the two CV joints.  I'll let him
clarify.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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