Here is a picture of the threads on one of the bolts that attaches the upper spindle to the upper A-arms on my car.
Are the threads meant to be this shallow or is this evidence of extreme wear? The threads on the inside of the arm pieces are similarly shallow, but the threads inside this bolt (wear the grease goes) and the threads on the ends of the spindles are in very good shape. Is this something to worry about and if so what are my options?
Thanks.
Spindle Wear
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Spindle Wear
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The threats on the outside diameter of the spindle bushings are a special "interference fit" type thread. You won't have to worry about wear on the outside, since no relative sliding takes place here.
All of the wear takes place on the inside of the bushing, and the outside of the spindle shaft itself.
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All of the wear takes place on the inside of the bushing, and the outside of the spindle shaft itself.
Best regards,
Chris Coker
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Thanks, both of you. That makes me feel better about how those threads look. The inner threads are very nice, so I guess I'm good to go with these spindles.
Overall these parts were *very* greasy so that is a good indication that they were well-maintained. I've been finding that this car was, in general, very well looked-after and in good shape. Much better than the alternative.
Overall these parts were *very* greasy so that is a good indication that they were well-maintained. I've been finding that this car was, in general, very well looked-after and in good shape. Much better than the alternative.
Andy Conner
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This is what the inner portion looks like when it is bad.
http://www.311s.org/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=157
http://www.311s.org/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=157