Rear wheel bearings....

[javawolf]

On my MOT I got an advisory that there was play in the LH rear wheel bearing. Any ideas how much of a job they are to change? Can they be simply tightend up? Any ideas where best to get some new ones from?

I can't notice anything when driving the van and it does not seem to be making any noise?

Thanks JW.

[Balaclava]

My front left wheel was making all sorts of clunking noises and squeaks until a few days ago. There was also a lot of play. I simply tightened up the central nut and haven't had any problems since. I hope it stays that way.
I did unfortunately screw up the speedo. It's not working now and I'm not sure how to fix it.

[HarryMann]

It won't make any noise, maybe a bit of a drone when cornering - they're pretty tough but if the hub itself or the drive flange wears bady (unusual but believe it can) then more trouble.

GSF - £25 for both bearings and both seals

Difficulty depends on your expereince and skills, and tools.

Wiki has something on this but not full job...

Raed last section of this:

http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... l_Bearings

and maybe this gives you an idea of job, follow the links at bottom...

http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... _servicing

Need the 46mm socket and pudlock or EMPI tool

http://www.club80-90.co.uk/wiki/index.p ... ut_spanner

22mm socket to get bearing housing/carrier off
Drifts, LM or HighTemp bearing grease, a good anvil is handy

Not a 5 minute job but quite doable

First though, check the play yourself, see if its of the in-out variety (described in first link) or rocking. Consider rear brake service at same time. Read about and take care with backplate removal.