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Grooved Wheel Spacer
Posted: 07:25 pm Jun 22 2011
by Varmint
Noticed a jiggle in the rear wheel and decided to replace the bearings. No problem in removal and installation but the wheel spacer on the sprocket side looked grooved.
I can't tell from the fiche if it is supposed to be that way. Thoughts?
I'm wondering if I should replace it. I don't think the "spacing" aspect of it is affected by the grooves.
What do you think?
Posted: 07:36 pm Jun 22 2011
by rbates9
The grove should not be there. It is most likely from dirk getting trapped under the seal and wearing into it.
Personal preference as to changing it or not, I probably wouldn't.
Posted: 07:43 pm Jun 22 2011
by Varmint
Yup. A little pebble probably did that. It's neat how the two grooves look machined!
Posted: 12:20 pm Jun 23 2011
by KarlP
If you got the money and time , put new ones in. The grooves are from where the seal contacts the spacer. It won't hurt anything but it will let muddy water in to that cavity between the seal and the bearing. I usually fill that cavity with grease.
This is on an '03? 8 years of going 'round and round, I'd have a groove too.
Posted: 06:45 am Jun 24 2011
by Varmint
Good thought Karp. I'll put some on order.
Posted: 01:49 pm Jun 24 2011
by Mr. Wibbens
Mine look just like that