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| Tdskip |
 Nov 12 2019, 04:58 PM
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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?
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| mepstein |
Nov 12 2019, 05:39 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,261 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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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.
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| Tdskip |
Nov 12 2019, 06:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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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 @mepstein . |
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| ndfrigi |
Nov 12 2019, 06:56 PM
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front bearing replacement is a lot easier than the rear bearing.
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| Tdskip |
Nov 12 2019, 06:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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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. |
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| Krieger |
Nov 12 2019, 08:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,706 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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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.
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| Tdskip |
Nov 12 2019, 09:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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