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Old 11-23-2015, 10:43 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by Adjuster View Post
And a related question in regards to the bearings and axle. I am not sure how to phrase this correctly. When the wheel spins does the axle spin in the center of the bearings? Or does the center ring of the bearing spin?


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Neither the axle, nor the center races of the bearings are supposed to spin. The axle and center races of the bearings are supposed to form a solid, or almost solid unit. This prevents lateral, or side loading on the bearings. The bearings are supposed to spin on the outer races, which are connected to the hub. This arrangement also prevents the axle and inner races of the hub from wearing down due to abrasion.
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