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Hi All,
I am sure by now that you all realise that it is quite important to regularly check the wheel bearings on your LCs, particularly if you are doing a lot of off roading.
The standard way of checking is to jack the wheel up, hold it at the top and bottom (12 o'clock and 6 o'clock) and then try to rock it back and forth - if you hear a clicking/clunking noise it means that your wheel bearings are loose and will most likely need just tightening up. If you are getting vibration as well then they may well need replacing.
Ideally you should be looking to get your wheel bearings and CVs stripped down, cleaned and then repacked with new grease every 20-30,000 miles, half that if you are off roading a lot.
OK, that is all pretty standard stuff, however I have come across a few instances recently with the back wheels where the standard check didn't reveal any problems, however pushing and pulling on the wheel on the axle has revealed some movement - one car recently must have had almost half an inch of movement.
So the next time you check your wheel bearings, try the pushing and pulling trick on the rears to see if you have any movement there.
Also note that if you hear quite a major clunk when do the standard check on the front axle it could be your steering pinion bearings on their way out which will normally cause steering wobble, loose steering.
Regards
Julian
Email: [Email address removed]
Tel:=A0+44 (0)845 508 6863
I am sure by now that you all realise that it is quite important to regularly check the wheel bearings on your LCs, particularly if you are doing a lot of off roading.
The standard way of checking is to jack the wheel up, hold it at the top and bottom (12 o'clock and 6 o'clock) and then try to rock it back and forth - if you hear a clicking/clunking noise it means that your wheel bearings are loose and will most likely need just tightening up. If you are getting vibration as well then they may well need replacing.
Ideally you should be looking to get your wheel bearings and CVs stripped down, cleaned and then repacked with new grease every 20-30,000 miles, half that if you are off roading a lot.
OK, that is all pretty standard stuff, however I have come across a few instances recently with the back wheels where the standard check didn't reveal any problems, however pushing and pulling on the wheel on the axle has revealed some movement - one car recently must have had almost half an inch of movement.
So the next time you check your wheel bearings, try the pushing and pulling trick on the rears to see if you have any movement there.
Also note that if you hear quite a major clunk when do the standard check on the front axle it could be your steering pinion bearings on their way out which will normally cause steering wobble, loose steering.
Regards
Julian
Email: [Email address removed]
Tel:=A0+44 (0)845 508 6863