My 2 first 1986 had alot. About 3/16" movement. Never had a problem with them in 126,000 miles. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Wed, 2 Sep 1998, Mark Gajewski wrote: > Does anyone know if rear wheel bearings are supposed to have side to > side play when shaking the wheel (hands either on top and bottom, or > left and right? I'll spare the ugly details, but it involved a large > shed, a winch, a tow hitch and my Vanagon. The aftermath was 5 very > loose lugnut on the left rear wheel. I tightened them up, and tried to > check the bearing by the above described play check. Not terrible play, > but definately noticeable. Right rear wheel has no play so that's why I > am worried. Everything sounds fine and feel fine when driving however. > As far as I can see from the Bentley, rear wheel bearings are not > adjustable like the front, is this correct? > Thanks, > mark > '85 GL > -- > |
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