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Old 08-30-2007, 03:22 PM
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I jacked up my car the other day just to check on any loose bolts, etc. I noticed the passenger rear wheel has some play in it. When I grab the wheel from side to side (while the car is jacked up) I can move it laterally. It has a little bit of play in it. I think it is the wheel bearing but am unsure because the bearing is not making any noise. I also checked the lug nuts and they are tight. Does anyone know what the problem could be? All the other wheels are solid.
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That would be my guess, but the description is pretty brief.

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Originally Posted by NVMY4N,Aug 30 2007, 03:54 PM
That would be my guess, but the description is pretty brief.

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Lateral play in the hub is a good sign the bearing is shot.
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Aug 30 2007, 04:06 PM
Lateral play in the hub is a good sign the bearing is shot.
Is it difficult to change out a rear wheel bearing?
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It's not easy.

The rear knuckle must be removed, then the hub and bearing pressed out. The bearing race cut off the hub and a new bearing pressed in, then the hub pressed in.
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Aug 30 2007, 06:39 PM
It's not easy.

The rear knuckle must be removed, then the hub and bearing pressed out. The bearing race cut off the hub and a new bearing pressed in, then the hub pressed in.
do you know how many hours a shop would charge me for changing the bearing?
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About 1.5 at my shop.
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Slows2k, thanks for all the info.
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Spa_Ap1 (Russell) has the "special tool" needed to do the replacement, and has a place that pressed the bearings lined up near Nashville.

I need to get my front done (Broken stud FTL)

Maybe he'd be willing to help or loan you the tool, and let you know where the place is.
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