That's really useful Dennis. Would never have thought of those ideas.
A few punch marks on the spindle. Neat idea. I imagine that would be a
last resort?

Just for laughs, here's a youtube video showing Loctite 660 in use.

Title translation: "Shaft sleeve-adhesive 660":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_8nNxaje5k

I imagine that if the Vanagon front bearings are adjusted just a
little too tight, at certain times, (or all the time?) the rollers
would bear down on the inner race, grab it, and turn it. Like when
turning a corner.

Neil.

On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 7:45 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> The bearing inner races are a slip fit on the spindle shaft so at some point
> they will spin. The spin should be minimal and the lubricant should prevent
> wear. If the bearings are sloppy the spindle could be knurled or  just a few
> small punch marks can tighten it up. A Loctite bearing retaining compound
> could be used to secure the bearings from turning but be careful installing
> and adjusting. You won't be able to adjust later. If the spindle is badly
> worn or grooved Loctite "Quick Metal" can restore up to .050".
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> neil n
> Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 7:44 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?

> Here's what I see (can take picture):
>
> - mild heat marks on inner and outer bearing rollers and what are likely
> "spin" marks on bearing inner race.
>
> - spindle outer seat: minor scoring. I can *just* feel some ridges with my
> thumb nail. They appear/feel very minor.
>
> - spindle inner seat: has marks but I can't feel anything.
>
> P. 40.12   "check for scoring or ridges...... - replace seal ring or
> steering knuckle if necessary"  This seems vague as I don't have enough
> experience with these parts.

> If I keep these knuckles, and install all parts correctly, is there a pretty
> good chance the inner race of each bearing will stay put and not spin? Is
> there anything else the slight spindle damage could cause?

--
Neil n

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