Rear wheel bearing issues

[rocco16 at sbcglobal.net (LEF)]

did you tighten the nut down to about 25ft/lbs initially, then loosen, then 
tighten finger tight/until washer will just move?

it's important to "seat" the bearings before final tighten.

larry
sandiego16v



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Nate Mellom" <doubt@xxxxxxxxxx>; "Scirocco list" 
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Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Rear wheel bearing issues


>I go through the same thing with my rears. Using a screw driver to TAP the 
>races in might be my culprit.
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Nate Mellom [mailto:doubt@xxxxxxxxxx]
>>Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 07:34 PM
>>To: 'Scirocco list'
>>Subject: Rear wheel bearing issues
>>
>>All,
>>I took to replacing the rear wheel bearings on my (*) yesterday. I
>>installed 2 complete kits: inner and outer bearings, inner and outer
>>races, grease seals, axle nut retainers and cotter keys. Packed the
>>bearings with Lucas grease, cleaned and lubed all parts, packed the
>>bearings tight. Problem is, I'm getting axial play in both rear wheels.
>> I tightened the nuts to spec (every book I looked in called for just
>>enough torque to be able to push the retaining washer with a
>>screwdriver, or 7.5 lb/ft). The axle stubs are in perfect condition, no
>>unusual wear or scoring. If I tighten the axle nut enough to get the
>>play out, the wheel barely turns 1/8 revolution on its own power. I'm
>>reluctant to tighten them up too much. Is there inherent slop in rear
>>wheel bearings? Should I repack the bearings, maybe there's some air
>>space in them? They were loose last night, I drove it to work today and
>>rechecked (40 highway miles on them), still play.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Nate
>>
>>(*) could be any A1/A2/A3 rear disk brake equipped VW. Not ready for an
>>announcement yet.
>>
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