Checking for play in wheel bearings

[StuM]

Hi All,

My van failed its MOT test this morning on 'nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive play'. I have just been out to the garage to have a feel to see how bad it is (it is **Dangerous** on the MOT printout). Now, with it jacked up, I held the tyre at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock and 'wiggled' it - no movement at all. Tried the same again at 3 and 9 o'clock - nothing.

Am I doing this wrong?!

Thanks,
Stu

[Ian Hulley]

They may be saying there is 'lateral play' i.e. in and out ... pull the wheel towards you and push it back and you'll feel it.

Ian

[StuM]

Thanks Ian.

Gave it another go. With one foot on the bottom and two hands at the top I could just about make out some play - and a little creaking. Will try the lateral movement too.

I had imagined from his description that it would be like Jed's one here, but it really was only a small movement. My first thought was that he'd tried to move it holding the beauty rings!

[Ian Hulley]

Parking brake off ?

[StuM]

No... I take it that it should be...?

[Ian Hulley]

Parking brake off.

[StuM]

Confirmed, it's shagged!

Thanks for the pointer Ian.

[Ian Hulley]

Confirmed, it's shagged!

Thanks for the pointer Ian.

No worries ... http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/shop?page=s ... gory_id=80

Ian

[StuM]

Cheers, already on it's way