hub movement

[larry emrick]

A rhythmic noise from my left front wheel area, coupled with increasing difficulty fully locking the hub on my series 3 prompted me to put it on the jack stands to check it out.
Grabbing the tire as one does to check the wheel bearing results in at least an inch of up and down play, with the entire hub moving, which does not happen on the right side.
Does this sound like hub failure or bearing failure, or both
Any suggestions greatfully accepted with thanks.
Larry

[DaveB]

Don't drive it!

My first thoughts are that totally worn out wheel bearings would still only allow about 1/2" of play. Maybe you have something worn out in the swivel ball or its bushings. One way or another, its gonna have to be taken apart.

Dave

[dan]

I have something similar on my 11a. When I lifted it up and checked, I was missing two bolts that hold my swivel housing in(at least that's what I think they do). When I move the wheel I can see the whole unit move.

[ANDYD]

Have you checked the tightness of the large "castle" nut under your little hub cap?

I have seen those nuts loosen and back-off if the split pin has sheared off or not been re-installed by the last installer.

On saying that, 1" is a lot of play! :shock:

Let us know what you find?

Andy

[larry emrick]

Thanks for the help. I was anticipating a tear-down so that confirms it but I will check the castle nut although I can't imagine it being that simple. Will report my findings. Larry

[red90]

OK....

You need two people. One to move the wheel and one to look behind at what is moving. 10 seconds for a correct diagnosis instead of guessing.