Hub

[StormCloud601]

I assumed these were supposed to be there, are they?
(This is my first photo post, forgive me if it's clumsy.)

 

[Dunk]

No those washers are not supposed to be there...

 

[Dunk]

I am having trouble being able to tell in the pic, but it doesn't look like there are enough threads on the studs.

 

[Dell (WA)]

Stormy.......them washers generally should NOT be there ...BUT... could be a PO attempt to "shim" the brake drum out so sumptin ain't rubbin' somewharrs. Me? I'd LEAVE'M unless I knew fer certain why theys tharr.

Yeah, you'll loose about 1-thread on each yer wheel lugnuts (150ft/lbs) but you'll live. ........Dell

 

[JMOR]

I've seen the "washer trick" before & they are intended to move the drum outboard to keep it from dragging fixed brake components. In the case I saw, the reason hub, drum were too far inboard was because of worn out splines in hub and well worn axle splines. I replaced both and fixed the screech, screech problem. I believe I remember the back side of lug studs were dragging against springs, shoes.

 

[StormCloud601]

You called it as if you were looking right at it. I posted "found the skreekie, skreekie" before I read your post. Happy Trails, God Bless. John

 

[StormCloud601]

Dell, Thanks for the lug torque. Will save me some lookin'. That's exactly why they were there, but wear was so bad they didn't do the job. What is a PO anyway? I hope it's something particularly unsavory! 8-D Happy Trails, God Bless. John

 

[Dell (WA)]

Stormy.........PO is shorthand for Previous Owner.......Dell