How many ball bearings are there supposed to be on each side of the front axle of the Schwinn Point Beach model S4852WM bike?
Purchased a used Schwinn Point Beach model S4852WM bike and when repacking the front axle bearings, I only found nine bearings on each side. There appears to be room for one more. Does anyone know how many bearings there is supposed to be on each side of the front axle and what size ball bearings should be used?
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There will always be a small gap in the bearing ring, and not all hubs take the same amount. However, if the balls are 3/16" there are almost always 10 on each side. If they are 1/4 inch (less common) then 9 is the correct amount. DO NOT replace only some of them - replace only in a full set of 20 or 18.
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Thank you, Donald. They are 1/4" and all components appear to be in excellent shape. I will probably replace all the ball bearings, just to be on the safe side and the cost is low.