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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: Stewart G Griffin on September 10, 2006, 11:51:00 pm

Title: WHEEL BEARING CRISIS:
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on September 10, 2006, 11:51:00 pm

How to measure front wheel bearing play?



2) How to adjust?

Title: Wheel Bearing
Post by: VileZambonie on September 11, 2006, 04:58:00 am

Just jack up the front end. Rock the wheel in and out at 12 and 6 o'clock you shouldn't feel any play.

To adjust, do not over tighten them. Tighten the castle nut while spinning the hub until snug then back it off to the next key hole on the castle nut. I am assuming it's a 2WD?

Title: Re: Wheel Bearing
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on September 11, 2006, 09:50:00 am

Yes; 2WD

Title: Re: Wheel Bearing
Post by: RSBAD454 on September 12, 2006, 10:29:00 pm

rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 can also show if a lower ball joint is bad. I would replace front rotors and install new Timken bearings if you are unsure and truck has a lot of miles.

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