I can't tell by looking but I had a stub axle that got worn to the point I
could not adjust the wheel bearings properly.  there was play where the
outer bearing mated to the stub axle.  I had a warped brake rotor and let
it go too long which I believe eventually caused this problem.
Edward

On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> In light of steering knuckle chat, purely for the sake of gaining
> knowledge....
>
> Close up images of bearing race wear on a '85 non PS steering knuckle:
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/January82016#
>
> Hard to say without measuring, but is this knuckle now unserviceable?
> Or, would new bearings fit tight enough so each race wouldn't spin on axle?
> Is this wear typical? Does it indicate that the bearings
> were set too loose?  (they were well lubed).
>
> My guess is that a new set of properly adjusted bearings should last a
> while on a
> part in this condition. Or would they?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil.
>
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> Neil n
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