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Old 02-06-2015, 10:49 AM
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I replaced my rear wheel bearings last week, but after reassembly, the rear end feels very loose. Pretty much every thing looks in good order, ie: rubbers, bearings, sway bar, ball joints felt ok but they had no weight on them when I looked, all cv's are less than 4000kms old. Although 1 of my rear shocks has been stuffed for a while now, and I had a little trouble removing 1 ball joint so could have possibly damaged that I suppose. Had it up on a hoist for an hour or so and can't see a definite problem. What do you guys think?
Old 02-06-2015, 11:46 AM
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Did you tighten the ever loving shit out of the rear axle nuts? There are several DIY threads on this forum. Factory setting are way too low.
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That, and even though you didn't touch the alignment adjusters I would at least get your alignment checked. When DaGou says tighten the axle nuts, he means 180ft lbs + 60 degrees, or around 370ft lbs. Don't go more than 75 degrees though, the axle stub shaft itself can snap with that much clamping load(ask me how I know).
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a bad shock will affect the rear end if it is indeed dead or stuffed like you stated.
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