I've posted here over the past few weeks seeking advice with rear axle/hub issues and the responses have been greatly appreciated! We're just about there. I will try to briefly summarize the issue and what remains.
The project started with noise coming from the left side wheel what I initially thought was brake noise. Upon removing the wheel I discovered the hub was loose, severely worn on the splines and held on with a stripped nut. After a lot of grunt work, I removed the nut, hub, retainer and discovered the hub had worn into the retainer, hence what was making the noise. It was a given to replace the hub, but it still made contact with the retainer. Figuring the axle was also worn, I replaced it as well using the original bearing. With bearing preload set and thinking I had light at the end of the tunnel, I slipped the new hub on the new axle and it still makes the noise and seems like it is bottoming out on the retainer. I have no clue on the fitment here, but something is not right. At first I thought a part was missing as per diagram I should have A8NN4248A (4248 in diagram), but later found out it is not in the late model 52s. Attached is the old hub showing the wear and the retainer.
Thanks!
Axtell
The project started with noise coming from the left side wheel what I initially thought was brake noise. Upon removing the wheel I discovered the hub was loose, severely worn on the splines and held on with a stripped nut. After a lot of grunt work, I removed the nut, hub, retainer and discovered the hub had worn into the retainer, hence what was making the noise. It was a given to replace the hub, but it still made contact with the retainer. Figuring the axle was also worn, I replaced it as well using the original bearing. With bearing preload set and thinking I had light at the end of the tunnel, I slipped the new hub on the new axle and it still makes the noise and seems like it is bottoming out on the retainer. I have no clue on the fitment here, but something is not right. At first I thought a part was missing as per diagram I should have A8NN4248A (4248 in diagram), but later found out it is not in the late model 52s. Attached is the old hub showing the wear and the retainer.
Thanks!
Axtell