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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: javalin on 03 December 2012, 11:40

Title: front bearings?
Post by: javalin on 03 December 2012, 11:40

Morning all,

If front wheel rocks when pulled top-bottom, that’s bearing’s isn’t it?  Only does it when wheel is in a certain position, i.e. have to rotate it to find the spot.  Symptoms – vibration and play (bus) like steering when cornering, bumpy roads etc.

??

I don't think the front wheels are ajustable bearings are they?

ta,

James

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: Len on 03 December 2012, 12:21

Have you checked the wheel bolts/nuts?

I only ask because if it is a wheel bearing it would rock top to bottom at every position of the wheel.

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: javalin on 03 December 2012, 14:03

yeah, bolts nice and tight.  oh and new bushes, top mounts and shocks in the last two years too.

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: JamesS on 05 December 2012, 13:37

Does sound like a wheel bearing. If you let a wheel bearing get really bad it can cause vague steering/tramlining but by this stage there would be a mega loud noise & vibration. Try and nip it up, they shouldn't need to be nipped up but it is a temporary solution to prevent movement before you change the wheel bearing.

If you have checked all the bolts are FT (f***ing tight) then also check the lower ball joint for play. The easiest way to check for play in the suspension area is to get the car on a ramp/axle stands and use a huge screwdriver/crowbar to prize the joints and bushes apart to see if there is movement.

If you can hear knocking when coasting, lightly accelerating or lightly braking then this indicates worn ball joints or bushes. Try these things on a bumpy road.

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: javalin on 05 December 2012, 14:12

Hiya JamesS,

Thanks for that reply - most helpful.  Hadn't really thought of lower ball joint, probably as these are new (ish) too!  Will check it out.

I can sometimes convince myself that there is a wining from the o/s/f but not 100%

Cheers,
James

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: tweed on 05 December 2012, 18:34

Sounds like bearing to me

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 05 December 2012, 22:49

Does the play go if you apply the brake pedal?
Don't try and nip the hub bolt up, there is no adjustment there...

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: javalin on 06 December 2012, 09:14

didn't think the fronts were adjustable.....  Will have to check at the weekend re the play.  Brrr (-4c here today).

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: tweed on 06 December 2012, 11:25

Wear gloves  :huh:

Title: Re: front bearings?
Post by: Len on 06 December 2012, 12:34

Get a heated garage! :whistle: