Hi Chet ,
I am a mechanic mostly on 60's to 2000's cars, so just didnot feel right to me when adjusting the front hubs
(they were loose and I now know why they work them selves loose).
To say spongy is probably a fair description if you are referring to the wrench feel .
The bearings I generally do up tight, spin the hub (or wheel in this case) and back of a touch so as to just not feel any movement with fresh cold grease.
The bearings did not feel to tighten up as I expected, due to resting agains the radius not the shoulder of the stub..
See if you can make sense of my hieroglyphics/drawing attached.
I had the same issue with the rear axle and bearings .
it is possible to get the correct bearings you just need to talk to person who understands and can order in for you.
I hope this helps some people .
Des.
I am a mechanic mostly on 60's to 2000's cars, so just didnot feel right to me when adjusting the front hubs
(they were loose and I now know why they work them selves loose).
To say spongy is probably a fair description if you are referring to the wrench feel .
The bearings I generally do up tight, spin the hub (or wheel in this case) and back of a touch so as to just not feel any movement with fresh cold grease.
The bearings did not feel to tighten up as I expected, due to resting agains the radius not the shoulder of the stub..
See if you can make sense of my hieroglyphics/drawing attached.
I had the same issue with the rear axle and bearings .
it is possible to get the correct bearings you just need to talk to person who understands and can order in for you.
I hope this helps some people .
Des.