Rear Axle/Spindle

Description





The rear wheels and brake drums are supported on the opposed tapered roller bearings. The bearing inner races ride on a spindle attached to the torsion beam.
The outer bearing races are pressed into a hub that is an integral part of the brake drum. Contamination of the bearing lubricant is prevented by a seal on the inboard side and a grease cap on the outboard side.
The brake drum/hub bearing assembly is attached to the spindle with a nut.
The nut and washer are used to hold the bearings and hub in position on the spindle and set the bearing preload.