Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 22:56:06 +0000 From: Grunff <grunff232nopsam.com> Subject: Re: 90, 900turbo wheel/hub problem
Nick Passino wrote: > I'd guess it's about 1-3 mm of shimmy between the pads, Side to side movement?? That's *huge*. > but that's > certainly been enough to gimp up both of my front tires. Both are losing > their outside edges from the sideways push-pull exerted on them (long > drive to work each day). > > So should I just replace the bearings, or is there a series of stuff i > should go ahead and do while I'm in that area? Jack it up, grab the wheel, and shake it about. Does it move at all? If yes, then replace the bearing. I'd be tempted to replace both CV boots while you're in there, since you're gonna remove the hub carrier anyway. -- Grunff