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Offline Martz

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Rear wheel bearings
« 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!

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Martz :cool:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Rear wheel bearings
« Reply #1 on: 08 March 2009, 18:44 »
Yes maybe or rear axle bushes.

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

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Re: Rear wheel bearings
« Reply #2 on: 08 March 2009, 18:55 »
Could also be a loose stub axle nut
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Offline Martz

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Re: Rear wheel bearings
« Reply #3 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.

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Offline Martz

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Re: Rear wheel bearings
« Reply #4 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?
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Offline Steve_B

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Re: Rear wheel bearings
« Reply #5 on: 09 March 2009, 21:47 »
That's right, the washer underneath should just be able to move freely.
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