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Old 06-01-2015, 04:48 PM
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08 FLHRC with 47,000 miles. I've got the rear wheel off to replace the tire. The wheel bearings are still butter smooth. I spin the compensator sprocket bearing and it spins really smooth, but there a touch of "wiggle" when I lift one side. I'm thinking it's just the "nature of the beast" so to speak, since the wheel bearings carry the load, but I'd like to hear from the savvy mechanics about it before I reassemble. Thanks!
 
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If it aint broke don't fix it, but if its worrying you replace the bearing
it cant cost that much for peace of mind.
 
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It's a 2 row bearing with extended race, that may be accounting for what you describe as a wiggle when lifting one side.
 
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That's probably it then, Dawg. Thanks.
 
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