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roche1800

Member Since: 07 Apr 2020
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 411

Wheel bearing at 12 o clock and 6 o clock?

My td5 when jacked up has very very slight movement when you rock it at 12 o clock (top) and 6 o clock (bottom).

Is it just simply take the wheel off and tight the centre nut with a 52mm socket.

Thanks in advance

2nd Aug 2025 12:46pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2221

Is it front or rear?

If its rear and you have the two nut system then yes, however be prepared to change in the not too distant future. If its the single stake nut then you should replace. Timken only with corteco seals.

If its front, wedge the brakes on and check again. If the play remains it would indicate swivel bearings need adjustment or replacement. As above Timken only.

2nd Aug 2025 1:08pm

roche1800

Member Since: 07 Apr 2020
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 411

Sorry! It’s the front drivers side and it was done with no brakes applied.

2nd Aug 2025 3:32pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8355

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

If only at 12 and 6 then swivel bearings Cheers

James
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2nd Aug 2025 10:28pm

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 987

2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

Agreed… As previously posted if only at the 6+12 position it is the swivel bearings, not the wheel bearings.

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3rd Aug 2025 6:25pm

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