That_Supra_Guy Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Bit of a specific one, hoping someone can shed some light for me. I've got my 93 NA stripped atm and before I go and order some new rear wheel bearings I've got a query and would like to clarify if I'm being a noob or not. Obviously I have the hubs off the car with driveshafts removed, with the wheel stud side of the hub/bearing assembly still pressed in allowing the bearings to rotate when sitting it on the ground stud side down. I'm noticing some play but they're as smooth as you like and look in excellent condition with seals/grease etc all in good nick. Is this play normal in this state and then dissappears when the driveshaft is refitted with hub nut torqued up or should they're be zero play even when off the car? Any input appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The drive shaft C/V joint preloads the bearings by crushing the inner tracks hard together when the nut is torqued, you cannot assess wear until it's in and torqued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Supra_Guy Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 The drive shaft C/V joint preloads the bearings by crushing the inner tracks hard together when the nut is torqued, you cannot assess wear until it's in and torqued. I figured that would be the case, Just wanted some clarification. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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