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bad wheel bearings? 200

posted by  bluePV544 on  Sun Apr 22 02:09 CST 2007
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Hi. With the front wheel of the ground, I can shake both wheels. That is the only problem I see. The tire wear is even, no strange noises and it handles OK. I assumed wheel bearings but before I bought any I did some research. A lot of problems that were mentioned, I don't share. I want to see if there could be something else or is some wiggle acceptable. Thanks. BTW: 180K miles, '88 240 wagon
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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    Update: Today I removed the bearings, cleaned out the old grease, put in new grease and put it all back together. The wiggle is gone. I believe that the bearings had been replaced once and they looked fine. I drive 5 miles up a mountain on a bumpy dirt road to get home. Perhaps that created a need for an adjustment. Thanks for the feedback.
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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    If you're grabbing the wheel at 12 and 6 and get play, then suspect wheel bearings. If you're grabbing it at 3 and 9, you're moving alot more than just wheel bearings. Ball joints, tierods, steering rack. Normally wheel bearings show themselves with noise, usually occuring in a turn. So, if you have no noise, tirewear, drift, etc, why do you suspect you have a problem?
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      posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

      It is at 12 and 6 only. The only reason I suspect a problem is the wiggle when I shake it. I raised the car for something else and out of habit I shook the wheels.
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        posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

        Not sure what type you have. Mine is where I can regrease the outer, tighten the nut to 42 ft/lbs, then back off a 1/4 turn.
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          posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

          If the wheel spins OK and the bearings don't feel rough, just adjust the castelated nut a fraction. If you keep them greased every 100,000 miles they last forever.



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