1979 R65 Rear Wheel Issue

[Bob_Roller]

I'm wondering if a previous owner had the final drive input seal replaced and the nut didn't get tightened up as it should, due to the requirement of a specialty tool, seeing as this nut has a hefty torque value, got it as tight as they could and called it good .

[Mike V]

Agave,

Good find - final drive was not high on my radar since it's not an often problem area.

Another good and useful thread for archival purposes.  And, another important symptom to keep in our memory banks.

Keep us informed, please.

[Rick]

Thanks for all the help everyone.  Hopefully this can help someone in the future.  Now to ensure that it is done correctly and put it all back together.

[nhmaf]

Indeed, that was an odd one - never encountered that one before!   It *was* a good thing that it loosened itself and became a jam nut while in your garage and not out on the open road!

[Rick]

Absolutely... sometimes we do get lucky.  I wouldn't have wanted to see what would happen out on the road with that loose nut.  

[montmil]

Absolutely... sometimes we do get lucky.  I wouldn't have wanted to see what would happen out on the road with that loose nut.  

There are already way too many loose nuts out on the roads as it is!