Author Topic: how much slop (Read 4100 times)

TOW'D · « **on:** May 23, 2008, 06:47:01 am »

Hey gang,
I've got the right front axle out of our '85 Golf .
The tire is still on and I found a lot of slop in what seems to be the front wheel bearing, or does it all tighten up when the axle is back on and torqued up?
I didn't notice any slop when it was all back together and I was pulling the studded tires off and installing the summer tires.
thanks
hank

the caveman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2008, 01:36:34 pm »

it should tighten up as the nut is tightened. That's why a car without the axles installed won't roll. The bearing is supported by the axle shaft causing the bearings to line up in their races.

TOW'D · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2008, 07:49:43 am »

caveman thanks
that was just what I wanted to hear
the more I work on these cars the more I like them
great learning process
hank

Quantum TD · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2008, 08:09:20 pm »

When new, the bearings should have no slop. But with 40k+ on them, expect some in and out. Nothing to worry about as Caveman notes. If you hear noises, that's your first sign.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2008, 06:51:19 am »

Don't roll the car around with no axles. You will ruin the bearings, sometimes within 10 feet.

TOW'D · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2008, 07:24:05 am »

I'm going to keep the old outer CV to install in case I need to move a Golf with the engine and transaxle removed
thanks for the tip
hank