How does Spindle Wear Occur?

[DeRocha]

The inner and outer cone bearings ride on their own races therefore no actual moving parts contact the spindle. So my question is how does spindle wear occur? I have read posts and viewed pictures of bearings fused to spindles. I believe a large force or overly tightened bearings cause the bearings to compress the outer race so much that it begins to rotate around the spindle. Any thoughts?

 

[NOTAJP]

That could be a very real posibility. Think of a the weight and friction that is beared on the spindle from the bearings. This also produces a lot of heat that is transfered to the spindle.

 

[410Fortune]

derocha, the wheel bearings ride on the spindle, the other side rides on thje race in the rotor. There is friction there.........

Too tight is no good, too loose is no good. Trhe factory torque settings are for stock size tires. If the pre load is not tight enough it can also seize the bearing to the spindle, its heat that does it, either from too tight or too lose..........

 

[sunbum]

I don't want to hear about spindles or ball joints.
heh I have/had to replace both from my last outing. heh