rad100 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 hey i dont know if this is the section or not but if its not please move.. i had my car on a jack and was taking my front wheels off when i noticed alot of play in the wheel.. like movement left to righ up and down.. now coz my car is defected it wont pass inspection so im wondering wat i need to do to fix it.. i have herd wheel bearing mentioned.. would this be correct? its only the front left wheel... i have had all the control arms done and bushes and stuff.. any ideas? cheers adrian. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad100 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 anyone? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/#findComment-3690945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 anyone? Most likely a wheel bearing... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/#findComment-3690952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad100 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 hahaha... is the wheel bearing what sits just behind the brake?? i got no idea haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/#findComment-3691181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 any noise when u driving and applied load to those side (turn left) if yes, could be wheel bearing.. they are inside the hub, need special tool to press them out and replace with the new ones or buy used hub from wrecker (u dont know the condition of the used ones) all up to u.. I've got a quote for $300 to replace the front left wheel bearing (drive in drive out) hope this help Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/#findComment-3691216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad100 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 mmm interesting!! i get no noise i dont think?? if its not wheel bearing wat else can i check as i wanna sorta eliminate things before i get it done to save costs... cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/#findComment-3691260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 listen carefully cause the noise is very minimal.. anyway, put the wheel back on, try to move it in the vertical direction and if u can hear the noise.. that the wheel bearing or wait for other opinions cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/#findComment-3691296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 when you say a lot of movement - how much do you mean. a wheel bearing won't give a "lot". control arm bolts and bushes, and the lower control arm ball joint might. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/#findComment-3691438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaac Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) If your bushes and suspension rubbers have all been replaced then its definately a wheel bearing. If its that bad your wheels going to fall off soon - mechanic shouldnt of let it out of the shop. If you turn the wheel all the way to the left or right and hear a big clunk whilst going over corners/bumps etc. its your balljoint - you really need this to steer otherwise the wheel will be flopping about, probably fall off also Both are really cheap and easy to fix. Get a balljoint & balljoint tool and a wheel bearing kit from supercheap etc. If in doubt replace them both Edited March 4, 2008 by Jmaac Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208675-what-would-be-the-problem/#findComment-3693846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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