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Offline Martin110

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Is this being caused by a naff wheel bearing?
« on: March 16, 2009, 19:49:20 »
On my 110 i noticed today that only my front drivers wheel camber is off. I jacked up the said wheel and found play when you move it top to bottom. there seems to be a small oil leak coming from around the swivell housing sort of area.

Could this be a wheel bearing?

Or a swivel bearing?

Will it cost me much if i chucked it in a garage or do it myself as a sunday afternoon activity (preffered option)?

Any advice grateful

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Re: Is this being caused by a naff wheel bearing?
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2009, 12:15:10 »
Sounds like the swivle pin needs a few shims taken out or possably a new railko bush/bearing.
DIY just cost of parts!

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Re: Is this being caused by a naff wheel bearing?
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2009, 12:57:28 »
sounds like the king pins to me , just had mine done, both sides £160 ish

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Re: Is this being caused by a naff wheel bearing?
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2009, 16:30:52 »
There is no play in the swivel house just the brake disc area where the wheel bearings are situated so i believe

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Re: Is this being caused by a naff wheel bearing?
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2009, 19:11:13 »
Get someone to put their foot on the brake and check it. If it's wheel bearing play will go. If it's swivle play will still be apparent.

Rich
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1985 90 300TDI "Defender" SOLD.
1990 RRC 3.9 Vogue LPG
1991 RRC 3.9 Vogue SE "The spare parts box!" Broken for spares
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1991 RRC 3.9 Vogue SE "Tempory off-roader" Failed MOT - More spare parts
1992 RRC 3.9 Vogue SE "New tempory off-roader" SOLD

 






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