09-17-2016, 06:12 PM
It started as a very light vibration sometimes on the highway.
Since it was intermittent, it was hard to know if it was the road or the coach.
Last trip out was a short one, but I noticed the vibration a little bit more on the trip home.
Then, this happened just a few miles away -
http://wspa.com/2016/09/14/rv-crashes-th...c-on-i-26/
http://www.wyff4.com/news/sky-4-live-rv-...6/41662798
So, I decided to check the front bearings.
Pass side - The wheel turned smoothly & silently. The pink grease looked new.
Driver's side was a different scene.- The wheel turned smoothly, but I could hear a faint rolling sound. The pink grease was still evident, but is very dark inside the bearing. There was also a very faint rust trail from the spindle nut down.
Looks like I'll be replacing the bearings & seals soon.
Since it was intermittent, it was hard to know if it was the road or the coach.
Last trip out was a short one, but I noticed the vibration a little bit more on the trip home.
Then, this happened just a few miles away -
http://wspa.com/2016/09/14/rv-crashes-th...c-on-i-26/
http://www.wyff4.com/news/sky-4-live-rv-...6/41662798
So, I decided to check the front bearings.
Pass side - The wheel turned smoothly & silently. The pink grease looked new.
Driver's side was a different scene.- The wheel turned smoothly, but I could hear a faint rolling sound. The pink grease was still evident, but is very dark inside the bearing. There was also a very faint rust trail from the spindle nut down.
Looks like I'll be replacing the bearings & seals soon.
1987 classic #159
8V92 MUI , Allison 740