Play in the Front Wheels

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Play in the Front Wheels
Topic Started: Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:24 pm (89 Views)
Security2U	Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:24 pm Post #1
Newbie Posts: 22 Group: Members Member #4,589 Joined: September 2, 2009	Ok lads just had the front of the car jacked up there the other day and here is a lot of play in both front wheels almost like iv ownly got 2 wheel nuts halfway fitted anyone no whats making my wheels wobble. Its a 2.3.



alogaparaloga	Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:39 pm Post #2
crazy mind Posts: 606 Group: Members Member #2,419 Joined: March 14, 2008	Bearing need adjustment. It's a 20 min job for both wheels.



Security2U	Sun Nov 8, 2009 5:24 pm Post #3
Newbie Posts: 22 Group: Members Member #4,589 Joined: September 2, 2009	Thanks man



sportline_stu	Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:49 am Post #4
Member Posts: 1,009 Group: Members Member #2,447 Joined: March 23, 2008	I have just discovered this on my car as well. Part of the problem on the drivers side is the top mount is completely gone - you can see it move when then wheel is rocked. Some of the linkages need replacing and my lower arms, although less than 12 months old, are non MB and you can see where the bushes have already started to deteriorate and leave the housing! I have new arms, top-mounts and linkages on order. Check everything! Stu



jeremy	Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:57 am Post #5
Member Posts: 6,570 Group: Members Member #2,018 Joined: December 9, 2007	Play in wheel bearings should be addressed immediately . Top mounts can be visually inspected , and if there is cracking all the way around then it is time for replacement . Thankfully they are a cheap item , and they make a huge positive difference to the handling . Jeremy



sportline_stu	Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:01 am Post #6
Member Posts: 1,009 Group: Members Member #2,447 Joined: March 23, 2008	jeremy Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:57 am Top mounts can be visually inspected , and if there is cracking all the way around then it is time for replacement . Mine was completely gone - ukmerctechie said he had never seen one go like that! It rattled and moved like a good'un! I know I shouldnt be proud but it did feel like I had achieved something!! It has finally spurred me on to complete the sportline suspension upgrades I have started Stu



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