monkeyb0y Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 fitted a new set of wheel & tyres for MOT, and in passengers side front....whilst jacked up, i noticed there is excessive play....i reckon 1\4 inch rocking motion worth.... OK, please tell me where i need to start was gonna book in for MOT next week but no way - as this play is not right and would fail.... ive got my hand on wheel at top and its rocking towards me and back 1\4 inch... .....-including brake disk...as i noticed that was also moving with the motion?? Im inclined to think bearing but im put off by the shear amount of deviation?? I have had a "rattling" for a while so at least i know what is wrong now?? any help appreciated cheers.. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 take the wheel off so you can get a closer look at things, just sounds like the wheel bearings have gone! its a very easy job to do if the old bearings come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Spin the wheel - if it still turns smoothly, then you can adjust the bearings up. If the bearing rumbles, then it's new bearings time Adjusting a wheel bearing - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=7969 Replacing a wheel bearing - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=8009 Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Spin the wheel - if it still turns smoothly, then you can adjust the bearings up. If the bearing rumbles, then it's new bearings time Adjusting a wheel bearing - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=7969 Replacing a wheel bearing - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=8009 Les. With 1/4" of play I'd be strongly tempted to replace them anyway, and the oil seal (which might have been taking some extra punishment for a while ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripper Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 could also be the top swivel bearing, with the wheel off rock it back and forth and see if everything moves or if it's just the top of the hub assembly moving over the swivel you will probably find the swivel leaking if it's this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 1/4" of play on the wheel is a tiny fraction of play in the bearing itself, so the bearing may still be fine. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 1/4" of play on the wheel is a tiny fraction of play in the bearing itself, so the bearing may still be fine. Granted. I'm just cautious ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyb0y Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 had a good with the diagnosis...went with Les' advice andsure enough, i was lucky to find both nuts were somehow working loose... I followed the tech archive les posted for tightening them and all is fine... cheers for the advice.. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pw8757 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 This forum strikes again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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