[Discseven]

Looking for "friction"...

Raised the rear end. Checked both rear wheels for any rock (bearings.) No rock of any wheel on its spindle.

With rear in the air... checked spin of rear end with the wheels on... then off. In neutral and in gear. Both sides are even in resistance always. Smooth rotation. Some fluidity. Removed RR wheel and spun hub. Slightly more resistance now. Am calling that the difference in resistance when turning tire's OD compared to smaller hub OD. (Only checked RR wheel this way.) Can't say I have any great experience as to how the rear end should exactly feel when turning it. Over the years, I've done this turning-of-the wheels for any number of reasons. What I sense now is based on those infrequent turnings.

Pulled RR brake pads and spun hub. Slightly less resistance... as I'd expect.

Grinding when turning rear axles? None.

Hesitation moments during turns? None.

CVs were packed before rebuild. All boots are attached to shaft and in good form.

Front wheels were checked for rock-on-spindle and for spin a while back. Both sides are good. Of course front wheels are easier to spin than rear wheels.

Gear box lube? Checked level. Full. Fluid looks fresh---as it should. Was drained and refilled with new Motul during engine rebuild.

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