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Tia4



Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Cairns Blue
Wheel bearings or something else
Had my 300tdi up on the jack today to check to see if my front brakes were sticking as have had very hot pads, before removing wheel noticed I had a lot of play if I rocked the tyre 12 to 6 but not much 9 to 3. After removing wheel I had a slight rubbing noise in one place. So my questions are am I looking at my wheel bearing need replacing then replace my pads and discs? Is this something a novice can attempt any tips/ hint appreciated.
Post #531822 15th May 2016 9:01pm
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Pilgrimmick



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If the play is 12-6 and not 3-9, then the problem is not the wheel bearings but the swivel pins/bearings. They can be tightened by removing the shims under the top pin. 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)
Post #531828 15th May 2016 9:10pm
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huffhuff



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
I had the same. Spent the day yesterday fitting new top and bottom bearings (plus gaskets and seals etc.). Reasonably easy job, takes a while and is quite possibly the dirtiest job I've ever done!

However, I now have near perfect steering (95%) and no wandering defender Smile
Post #531838 15th May 2016 9:32pm
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miker



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I need to do one of my swivel seals at some point Sad Ought to stop prevaricating and start doing!
Post #531884 15th May 2016 11:22pm
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huffhuff



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It's one of those jobs. Not particularly technical or difficult. But long, laborious and filthy. But once done, makes a world of difference

I made the mistake of not having swivels balls to hand to swap out. So it means I have to do it again at some point. Twice. Or just keep filling with one shot Smile
Post #531901 16th May 2016 7:44am
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Pilgrimmick wrote:
If the play is 12-6 and not 3-9, then the problem is not the wheel bearings but the swivel pins/bearings. They can be tightened by removing the shims under the top pin.


what he said Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
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90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #532942 19th May 2016 2:21pm
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