 Rear wheel bearings--play or not, how good is good |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| barefoot |
 Dec 23 2013, 09:43 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,412 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States 
 |
Just finished refresh of first side of rear suspension, still waiting for correct caliper rebuild kit to replace dust boots.
Question is how much free play is tolerable for the rear wheel bearing. With axles and caliper removed i get about 3/16 possible movement at the tire OD when i rock the wheel side to side (in at the back, out at the front). bearing spins freely with no noise. While I'm in there, i could go for new bearings. Haven't done the other side yet, so no comparison. What do the experts say ???  |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| 0396 |
Dec 23 2013, 10:00 AM
Post
#2
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
Interesting question, free bump.
|
|
|
|
| rgalla9146 |
Dec 23 2013, 10:25 AM
Post
#3
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,781 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
|
QUOTE(396 @ Dec 23 2013, 11:00 AM)  Interesting question, free bump. No use feeling for play with stub axles removed. Put the stub back in, then check. And dont' roll the car or put weight on it without the stubs installed and tight. |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
barefoot Rear wheel bearings--play or not Dec 23 2013, 09:43 AM
barefoot
Interesting question, free bump.
No use feeli... Dec 23 2013, 10:50 AM ThePaintedMan
The presence of the stub axles and the pressure ... Dec 23 2013, 10:57 AM barefoot
The presence of the stub axles and the pressure... Dec 23 2013, 12:11 PM ThePaintedMan You can't get a good estimate of bearing movem... Dec 23 2013, 10:27 AM Cap'n Krusty
You can't get a good estimate of bearing move... Dec 23 2013, 11:02 AM ThePaintedMan
Most folks do the job with the arms in the car. ... Dec 23 2013, 11:13 AM rgalla9146
[quote name='Cap'n Krusty' post=... Dec 23 2013, 12:49 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 16th July 2025 - 04:34 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.