6 replies to this topic

[cian]

Replaced both front wheel bearings bought aftermarket ones off eBay came in branded ghk boxes fitted the new bearings and decided to do the 12 o'clock 6 o'clock check for play and there was play in the wheel ball joints where 're shimmed and the track rods where new so I can only assume poor bearings anyone else had similar stories

[Tamworthbay]

There are some poor bearings out there at the moment and it is one area that is worth paying extra for the genuine Timken ones. Also make sure the hubs aren't worn out as that will mean no bearings will help the problem.

[cian]

Hubs are in good conditions bearing races are tight when punching in, was gutted when I felt the play 

[Dan]

Did you seat everything with a flat washer before fitting the taper washer? Did you clean any marks off the CV joint where the taper washer grips it?

[cian]

All was cleaned, did not use the flat washer but I never have used one and I've never had an issue 

[MIGLIACARS]

i had this the other day on my car.

 

I had a new old stock bearing and a new one from mini spares,  both have a tiny bit of play top to bottom couldnt understand it.

 

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[cian]

Yes mate very marginal play but play none the less