Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play

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Re: Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play [Re: off-roader] #1053272 10/31/12 03:03 PM

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WigWiggy

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After a bearing repack and tightening to spec, I still can see and feel a tiny bit of wiggle at the hubs while rocking top and bottom of tire. Like maybe 1mm of movement. Most people told me that was normal. You could try snugging up your lock nut a smidge if you have more movement than that.

98 Montero, 184k.

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play	huntnsonvagun	10/29/12 07:24 PM
Re: Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play	off-roader	10/29/12 08:48 PM
Re: Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play	huntnsonvagun	10/30/12 09:51 PM
Re: Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play	MontyMcV	10/30/12 01:03 AM
Re: Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play	huntnsonvagun	10/30/12 09:54 PM
Re: Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play	off-roader	10/30/12 10:10 PM
Re: Front wheel bearings on 87 raider have small amount of play	WigWiggy	10/31/12 03:03 PM

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