Axle Surgeons® Of California, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How loose is a loose fitting
bearing?
A: A bearing journal that is five thousandths under the bearing size
is to loose and can result in oil seal failure.
Q: When you replace the spindle, do you
weld a new end on?
A: No. First we cut off the old spindle. Then we bore a hole
into the housing and sleeve a new tube in place. By sleeving
the spindle into the housing, the repaired axle is stronger than the
original.
Q: Why did the bearing on my truck
fail?
A: The most common causes of bearing failures are: assembling the
hub without enough oil, an axle nut that is too thigh or too loose,
and using an old worn out bearing.
Q: Do I need to remove the
housing?
A: No, leave the housing on the truck. All our repairs are
preformed while the housing is on the vehicle. This saves you
both time and money.