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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Stan 90 on February 10, 2007, 15:30:25

Title: Funny angle wheel
Post by: Stan 90 on February 10, 2007, 15:30:25

Hi guys,

Hope this isnt going to be expensive  :shock:

The drivers side front wheel is sitting at a funny angle (positive camber) and not sure why?

Thought i would ask you guys before taking it all apart.

Title: Funny angle wheel
Post by: AbyssDJ on February 10, 2007, 15:33:03

silly simple thing, but have you checked the wheel nuts? does it always sit in the same place, or does it change if you roll it forwards?

Title: Funny angle wheel
Post by: Defender on February 10, 2007, 16:13:07

Could be Wheelbearings, Swivel pins & bearings, Wheel not seating squarely on hub. :)

Title: Funny angle wheel
Post by: Budgie on February 10, 2007, 17:01:31

I'd put money on the Railko bush/swivel bearings in the swivle.
 
Jack the wheel off the ground, grab it at the 12 & 6 o'clock positions and try to, repeatedly, push the top in and the bottom out to shake the wheel.
If you feel movement then get someone else to do the shaking while you look at the swivel seal, if you see movement here then you need to replace the swivel bearings/Railko bush as you may have a collapsed bearing.

You can get a kit from Paddock Spares (http://www.paddockspares.com/scp/DEFENDER/Axle.html) to do the bearings, they cost £18.80 for the Railko bush type (pre LA930455) and £15.86 for those with bearings top & bottom.  :wink:

Title: Funny angle wheel
Post by: Eeyore on February 11, 2007, 10:10:18

If it is the swivel bearings, you'll also need all the relevant seals to do the job, and a suitable spanner for removing the swivel from the axle.

Whilst it's apart, check the swivel ball for pitting and replace that if necessary, too. It's not a job you'll want to do again in 12 months time.

You'll also need a suitable spring balance for getting the pre-load on the swivels correct. And about three hands for re-assembling it all!  :wink:

If it isn't the swivel bearing, ignore this post!  :wink:

Cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: Funny angle wheel
Post by: Stan 90 on February 19, 2007, 18:45:57

Its not a loose wheel

The wheel always sits at the same angle.

There doesn't seem to be any play when trying to move the wheel when its jacked up.  :shock:

Think a new swivel kit is the answer (i hope)

Title: Funny angle wheel
Post by: Eeyore on February 19, 2007, 21:21:50

Just as a bizarre thought - check the swivel for straightness (like, compare to the other one) and the axle for non-bentness.

Cheers
 8)
Eeyore

Title: Funny angle wheel
Post by: extreme90 on February 19, 2007, 21:25:11

has some one had it apart and refitted the swivle the wrong way  :?
dan