Rear wheel bearing issues

[doubt at inwave.com (Nate Mellom)]

I was wondering about that.  I'll pre-load them at 25ft/lbs, back them 
off, and adjust per the manual.  If I'm still getting slop, I won't 
worry about it.
Thanks Mark!
Nate


Mark F. wrote:
> On 7/10/07, Nate Mellom <doubt@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 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.
> 
> 
> Nate, there is supposed to be a bit of play when adjusted properly.
> This allows for heat expansion at high speeds...
> 
> Later,
> 
> Mark.
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> 82 Caddy - mTDI swap in progress
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