SR5_Sean

Yes another bearing question.... sorry
just replaced front wheel bearings on an 86 runner w/free wheel hubs due to slop, but still not fixed. positive that it is bearing,rotor,spindle related

My question is, how much slop is typical between the bearing & spindle?
Is another race that rides between or is the spindle worn?
do i just have to tighten further? I did not use preload technique

these are what i replaced so far...
LM102949 bearing TIMKEN
LM102910 race "
JLM104948 bearing "
JLM104910 race "
25968 inner bearing seal NAPA

Does anyone have technical drawings of this configuration?

SloPoke

Why did you not use the preload technique???
Doesn't really make sense to me to replace a bearing and not follow proper procedure then ask a ? for help or advise but I'll try to help you anyway.


Here's a exploded view of your front suspension parts.
EXPLODED VIEW
Here's the wheel alignment specs and how to. This will tell you the lateral run of the wheel.
ALIGNMENT SPECS
Here's how to replace the steering knuckle. This will show you the other possible causes of your play.
STEERING KNUCKLE

These pics & specs are courtesy of a buddy of mine, Nathan Buchanan.

Don't let my small rant keep ya from asking another ? should you have one.
Good luck.

SR5_Sean

by no means am defending my poor judgement in what i did, but this is a truck i plan on tearing down & basically rebuilding this summer instead of buying a newer one.
unable to obtain the proper size socket that was thin enough to fit inside the rotor housing was the last straw for me. the garage was full, snowing & my knees were frozen to the ground. so i used a chisel.
my intention wasn't a perminant fix, just buy another month before i tear it down. i really do have a concept of preperation & precision.

THANK YOU for the docs!!!
i reviewed the steering knuckle doc & determined that i'm not missing anything.

My next question is... how do i obtain the "diameter measurement specs" for the spindle (where the bearings ride/float specifically)?

kyle_22r

go to sears, get a 2 1/8 socket(if ifs is the same as straight axle) and do it RIGHT. no sense in gambling with your life over something so trivial.