Front Hub play

[turbonutter]

Hi Andy,

As john says , it sounds like something is worn, assuming you have all the correct parts. The outer race of bearings should need to be tapped into the hub, if you can just drop them in then the hub is worn. Similarly the inner races should be a snug fit on the axle if not the axle is worn or its the wrong bearing.

Here is a U tube clip from a fiat 124, but its basically the same as a 132 (I think). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LC9MxUCvI8

[AndyH]

Thanks guys,

The hub looks fine and the bearings are new, so looks like a worn stub shaft.
I'll strip and check at some point.
More expense!

[Sando]

How are you testing it Andy? If its with the wheel on and gripping top and bottom, check the top wishbone rose joint for play too, I had one with play after just a few thousand miles. Also bottom ball joints, but that's normally 'up and down' wear, but I've had to replace those too over time. Normally can't go wrong with tapered bearing unless the wear out and rumble.
Rob

[AndyH]

Hi Rob,
It's top and bottom as well as side to side.. I've checked the rose joints and they seem OK.
I'm pretty sure it's the stub axle... With the grease cap off, I can actually see a very small amount of movement.. the hub to the washer behind the nut.
I need to strip / check, but I think this is the problem.
I've asked Gerry for a cost for new.. also going to see if I can get them done through work via Metal Spraying and machine / grind back to size.
Andrew

[ChrisCar6]

Which side is it Andy? I have a spare offside front Hawk upright.

[Cadami]

Same on both wheels Chris..

[AndyH]

Hi,
Yes, both wheels... offside is worst. I can get some metal spraying done through work and am also seeing a couple of guys at the weekend who run an engineering business, so can discuss options.
£430 all in from Gerry for a re-furbished pair c/w extension.
Regards
Andrew