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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Play in wheel bearings - automatically replace?

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 12 2019, 04:58 PM

Hi guys - had the '74 AZ on a lift today and I have play in both sides front wheel bearings. I know the bearings are cheap but does play mean they are typically in need of replacement or do they just work loose over time on 914s?

Thanks!

Posted by: mepstein Nov 12 2019, 05:39 PM

I would take the rotor off, check the bearings and races and if they look good, lube and reinstall. If they get loose again, then replace.

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 12 2019, 06:10 PM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 12 2019, 06:39 PM)

I would take the rotor off, check the bearings and races and if they look good, lube and reinstall. If they get loose again, then replace.

Thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10825 .

Posted by: ndfrigi Nov 12 2019, 06:56 PM

front bearing replacement is a lot easier than the rear bearing.

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 12 2019, 06:57 PM

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Nov 12 2019, 07:56 PM)

front bearing replacement is a lot easier than the rear bearing.

Thanks for the response, I agree and I may well need brake rotors anyway....

Hope you are doing well.

Posted by: Krieger Nov 12 2019, 08:54 PM

If you cannot adjust the play out no matter how much you tighten the outer nut it is very possible your spindle is worn. Look where the outer bearing race sits on the spindle. Yes, you have to remove the rotor to see this. Most likely it will be at the 6 o'clock position. If you can feel a step from where the race sits moving inward on the spindle with your fingernail or see it it's worn. Idk if there is a spec for it or not.

Posted by: Tdskip Nov 12 2019, 09:20 PM

Thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2104

Will check the spindles.