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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Topic started by: copperhead86 on February 15, 2009, 02:27:50 am

Title: front end problems, how to fix?
Post by: copperhead86 on February 15, 2009, 02:27:50 am

hi i got an 86 Chevy 4x4 that i am starting to fix and the other day i noticed when i changed the front left tire i grabbed the hub and could move it in every direction almost like it had no ball joints or something. Is it an easy fix?  or am i looking to rebuild the entire front diff? thank you. ???

Title: Re: front end problems, how to fix?
Post by: VileZambonie on February 15, 2009, 08:33:40 am

You'll have to look and see what is moving. If the brake rotor is moving with axial play when you move the wheel and there is no movement around any of the joints you have loose wheel bearings. You'll have to pinpoint it yourself though.

Title: Re: front end problems, how to fix?
Post by: copperhead86 on February 15, 2009, 12:27:07 pm

ya i looked at it again and the brake caliper and rotor move, but the ball joints seem fine so it is the wheel bearing how much am i looking at and what do i have remove to replace? does anyone have a picture or diagram on how to do it thank you.