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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Martz on 08 March 2009, 14:21

Title: Rear wheel bearings
Post by: Martz on 08 March 2009, 14:21

Hi

Does anyone know if the rear wheel bearing are on there way out, will this cause the rear of the car to wobble at speed? Project Ghetto is doing exactly that. :huh:  Not to confident taking it for a good thrashing just yet!

Cheers

Martz :cool:

Title: Re: Rear wheel bearings
Post by: Wayne on 08 March 2009, 18:44

Yes maybe or rear axle bushes.

Also worth checking for a buckled or out of balance wheel.

Title: Re: Rear wheel bearings
Post by: Ben Lessani on 08 March 2009, 18:55

Could also be a loose stub axle nut

Title: Re: Rear wheel bearings
Post by: Martz on 08 March 2009, 22:08

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 08 March 2009, 18:55

Could also be a loose stub axle nut

Good point, had that on the Diesel. Will check tomorrow.

Cheers

Title: Re: Rear wheel bearings
Post by: Martz on 09 March 2009, 21:32

Ok, so I checked the rear nuts and found that they were loose. From what I understand they are only to hand tight? Is this correct?

Title: Re: Rear wheel bearings
Post by: Steve_B on 09 March 2009, 21:47

That's right, the washer underneath should just be able to move freely.