Wheel bearing??

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Thu, 10/09/2009 - 10:46
w4hsa
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All,

when I hold the front wheel at 9 and 3 position and rock the wheel there is a little play whats' it likely to be? Wheel bearing?

Easy to adjust or new bearing required? What's the procedure to change/tighten?

ps nothing on other side.

cheers Andy

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Sat, 12/09/2009 - 14:38
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Re: Wheel bearing??

Hello w4hsa,

The proper way to check wheel bearing play is from a 12:00 o'clock and 6:00 o'clock position. Play eminating at this position will most likely to be w/brg. play, or king pin play.

Should you decide the w/brg has play; unless itis minor leave it alone.

Trying to adjust it tighter, the bearing is put under more stress, that in a short time it will collaspe. Naturally, if the play is excessive,the only course of action is to replace.

Your check from the 9 & 3 o'clock postion indicates posible play in one of the track rod ends or drag link.

Regards,

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Mon, 14/09/2009 - 05:53
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Re: Wheel bearing??

thanks Rakesh.

I'll check those next (no play 12-6 position)

regards Andy

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Mon, 28/09/2009 - 10:47
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w4hsa
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Re: Wheel bearing??

took the wheel off to examine....it seems there is a little play wherever the disk is held.

Back to wheel bearing?

Anybody?

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