bernie Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 If a wheelbearing is still loose with up to an inch of movement, after you have tightened up the bearing, What is wrong, Is it the bearings worn or hub or both, Is it unusual for the hub to wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 It's rare for the hub to be damaged - I've only come across it once. What vehicle/axle are you referring to? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Are you sure it's the wheel bearing ? If it's the front axle you need to check the movement is in the wheel bearing and not in the swivel upper or lower bearing. If it is the wheel bearing and it is still slack when fully tight you need to replace the bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernie Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ok, It looks like i have my answer. The vehicle in question is actully a trailer, on leaf springs, so there is nothing else to go wrong, so it looks like it is the bearings. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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