1/2 ton Front Axle Bearing.

[Fernando Mendes]

In this pic we see only one bearing(down) in each side of the front axle(1/2 ton).In mine has two bearings in each side(up & down).What kind of damage could occur in this manner?Any help could be welcome.

[daimlerchryslerman]

Hi there,

Not qualified to answer what kind of damage but the parts catalogue does show only one bearing per side in my book.

Ray

[carl b51]

There should only be 1 bearing between the I-Beam and the Knuckle on each side. There may be shims also

Edited May 31, 2009 by carl b51

[alberts truck o matic]

Since the weight is in one direction one bearing is all that is needed. There are shims used to tighten worn parts but only one bearing in any I have seen. That may be somebodys custom construction. Or it was worn so far that another bearing was used to fill the gap.

[Fernando Mendes]

Ok Alberts,good explanation.Thanks.