Joe Guarino opined in news:migYa.83729$YN5.59758@sccrnsc01:
When installing new rotors and wheel bearings on my 1994 2WD Ranger, I
> noticed that the RH spindle nut tightened up as far as it would go, but
> there was still play in the rotor (end to end) between the back of the
> spindle and the front washer behind the nut. The LH side was ok....followed
> specs in manual for tightening nut, backing off and applying keeper nut and
> cotter pin. Can I add a washer to take up the slack on the RH side (less
> than 1/16 in.) or do I need to replace the knuckle? is the spindle bad?
> Anyone ever experience this problem before with a rear wheel drive vehicle?
> A new knuckle is expensive, probably find one in a boneyard. Any help is
> appreciated. Joe
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I think you need to make sure the rotor you have is good...
- make sure the nut goes all the way to end of threads.
- switch rotors right/left see if it tightens all the way on the other side.
- I bet it doesnt.. that means the rotor/hub was machined wrong, too deep