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Wheel stuck

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Wheel stuck

Post by want33s »

I just fitted Lowrangeoffroad mini backing plates and new wheel bearings to my wt 89 sierra. The left side is fine but when I tighten the right drum I can't turn it, even with the wheel on. Anyone got any idea why the drum is locking up when tightened?
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Post by zooker »

haven't accidentally left the handbrake on?
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Post by MUD-PIGSIERRA »

Gotta ask the silly maybe logical ones first

Is the other wheel on the ground..?

In gear..?

Look at backing the shoes of a little ....? If you start your 4by let the booster kick in again release some pressure maybe...
..wrench, wheel, wreck repeat..

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Post by want33s »

No the handbrake isn't on.. The rear brake shoes are very worn and they are fully adjusted but still nowhere near interfering. Both the wheels were off the ground.
I found the problem but I'm not sure yet whats causing it.. when I tighten the 4 nuts on the rh drum/axle the drum is locking up on the backing plate.
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Re: wheels stuck

Post by BenT »

want33s wrote:I found the problem but I'm not sure yet whats causing it.. when I tighten the 4 nuts on the rh drum/axle the drum is locking up on the backing plate.
I'd say you forgot to put the little spacer ring on before the bearing?


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Post by want33s »

Thanks BenT but there wasn't any spacer. Just backing plate, sealed bearing, lock ring... The only thing I can think of is maybe the new bearing is thinner than the old one by a mm or 2 ?? I'll have to pull the axles back out and check :bad-words: :bad-words:
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Post by want33s »

Problem solved...
Turns out the backing plates got bent in the bearing removal procedure.
I removed then pressed them straight and flat and refitted now all is good. :armsup:
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