Front right wheel bearing
ken729
03-24-2007, 07:30 PM
My 2000 Impala LS has some very slight play in the front right wheel when you rock the tire from side to side and top to bottom. I can hear a slight tap of the brake rotor against the brake pad and I would guess that the amount of play is about 1/32 of an inch at the outer edge of the rotor. The tie rod and ball joints are real tight so I figure it has to be something with the wheel bearing. There’s no noise or vibrations in the wheel. Am I looking at a wheel bearing replacement here or should I go for a re –torque of the hub nut? Anyone have a similar experience? Thanks in advance.
57chevyragtop
03-25-2007, 06:21 AM
I would definately check the the torque and would be inclined to remove rotor to check rotor mounting surface as well. I would think you would be be getting some noise from a bearing worn to that point. 35mm (6pt) deep well for the hub nut.
ken729
03-25-2007, 08:06 AM
Thanks
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