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Those 3 little bolts!

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wisandsouthernkid
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Those 3 little bolts!
Posted by wisandsouthernkid on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 11:55 AM
what do the 3 bolts do on the front of the wheel on cars and locos?
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nanaimo73
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Posted by nanaimo73 on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 1:16 PM

At the outside ends of each axel?

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edbenton
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Posted by edbenton on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 4:55 PM
If those are the 3 you are talking about simple they keep the roller bearing from COMING OFF.  The  bearing bolt is torqued on to IIRC 475ftlbs to preload it and then the retainers are bent over to lock it on then you install the wheelset.
Always at war with those that think OTR trucking is EASY.
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