Stub axle / hub splines worn ?

[Healey]

My T25 1979 failed its mot because of slight play in the rear offside wheel... the garage said it aas bearings. Having replaced them it is exactly the same so I suspect play in the splines ... has anyone else had this experience?

This is my first post !
Cheers

[R0B]

Is your MOT person aware there should be slight movement from side to side and top to bottom on the rear wheels of these vans?

[Healey]

I don't know !

Thanks for replying.

It's certainly very annoying particularly having replaced parts and spent time and money on something which didn't need doing.

I didn't think they were worn as the wheel rotated smoothly .. no horrible noises...

I am still wondering about the splines though because there's more play in the offside rear compared with the nearside.

[Aidan]

if the nuts are tight then you won't have any play evident in the splines; the inner is a C3 grind annular ball bearing, there's no taper bearing, designed to run hot so do 20 mile trip on way to MOT retest and have them checked straight away; a small amount of play with hands in the 6 and 12 position and weight of wheel is normal, no noise no grinding no major play in the 3 and 9 position;
quality of bearings matters and the state of bearing carrier and use of bearing fit all contribute to secure fitment and low play; worn bearing carrier won't be fixed by new bearings