Date:         Wed, 9 Sep 1998 07:23:40 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Did something stupid
Comments: To: Mark Gajewski <mgajewski@MANVILLERUBBER.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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       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
> --
>