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front wheel bearing check
I seem to remember from way back when that to check the front wheel bearings, I should raise the car and push/pull on the top and bottom (12 oclock and 6 oclock) of the wheel, tire. When I do this, there is some slight movement and noise. If I push/pull on the sides (9 oclock and 3 oclock), I feel no movement or hear any noise. Do I need to:
Check and tighten the wheel nut or remove, clean, and repack the bearings, or replace the bearings? Thanks in advance, Rob
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I think you should at least see where you are with adjustment first. Remove the dust cap, which may not be easy but search for tips on removal. Get a flat head screw driver and move the washer between the nut and bearing. You should be able to move it with moderate resistance. If it moves easily, I would take the bearing out, clean it well and look for excessive wear. Re-pack, reinstall to the point where the washer is snug but moveable. Do your 12-6 and 3-9 wiggle checks. If it feels good, button it up and drive. If the bearings have not been replaced for several years, might be a good time to just put fresh ones in.
If you track or AX the car. I would say new bearings would be in order. Use good synthetic wheel bearing grease as well; Redline or similar.
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