Re: Rear wheel wiggles

[Kareem <6keb1@qlink.queensu.ca>]

Sounds like your rear wheel bearings have disintegrated...
when they fall apart, the rear wheels shimmy....very dangerous
when it suddenly happens at high speeds! Always replace noisy
rear wheel bearings!!
Kareem
'81 S
'88 16v

On Thu, 28 Sep 2000, FreshApple wrote:

>     I replaced my rear wheel bearings about 2 yr. ago.  I was checking
> my rear wheels today and they feel loose now.  As I push on the top of
> the tire with my foot, I can feel the wheel move around and shake
> separately from the rest of the car.  It's too loose.  I was wondering
> if these rear wheel bearings are likely to be shot, or is something not
> tightened down properly?  Could the spindle be worn out?  I have rear
> discs on it.  Any ideas?
> 
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