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rear bearings
clyve - September 11th, 2014 at 09:11 PM

Hello all
I need help on rear bearings.
I have a squareback 73 and have a bit of play in the rear wheel!
Are they adjustable like the front or just replace?
If so how
All help welcome
Cheers world


matberry - September 12th, 2014 at 08:33 AM

The rears are not adjustable and can only be replaced. The rears in an irs normally hace a small amount of play and only need replacing if they are sounding noisey IMO


HappyDaze - September 12th, 2014 at 08:39 AM

If the spacer between the 2 bearings has been left out there could be some play.


matberry - September 12th, 2014 at 08:52 AM

If the spacer is left out the bearings will be nackered if the axle nut was tensioned!!!!


1303Steve - September 12th, 2014 at 10:41 AM

Hi

I've found that the outside housing can flog out and go oval on high mileage cars, you can fit a bit of very thin shim in there to pack it out on the ovaled section.

Steve


clyve - September 12th, 2014 at 05:47 PM

Thanks all and as you seem to know all things mat do you have an answer for a 14 year old daughter?:lol:


matberry - September 12th, 2014 at 10:09 PM

Um....does she have a VW?


bushed - December 15th, 2014 at 08:39 PM

Repco sell good bearings and much cheaper than S/cheap
had 25% off yesterday...