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I've been digging about under the bonnet for the last couple of days for a noise I can't identify. After a process of elimination I think it may have something to do with the wheel bearings. I jacked it up this evening and there's a little room in the front wheel bearings. Can anyone tell me if the bearings are of a tapered or a ball race type? I'm hoping tapered so I can just tighten them up a bit just to get a few more miles.
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Yes they are TAPERED(\__/)
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It's hammer time!!
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Thats probably your best way to tighten them up unless you have a socket around 54mm i think. Hammer & Chisel works for me TOYOTA use this method as well.Originally posted by den 22It's hammer time!!(\__/)
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when Tony serviced my truck last weekend he noted a little play in one of my rear bearings but said that they couldn't be adjusted/tightened... hence the replacement. to be honest I'd rather replace anyway, but it would be good to get some clarification here...I got me a new Surf baby yeah!Comment
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Rear bearings are just normal shaped er.....bearings, so cannot be adjusted. Front wheel bearings are fitted to a tapered shaft, so can be regreased and re-tightened.Comment
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haha... nice one, that just about sums it upOriginally posted by BUSHWHACKER
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I say buy a 54mm socket. A hammer and chisel works but what if you take a piece of metal out of the nut and this lodges in the bearing ?? I'll let you decide and leave the choice of tool to you.Originally posted by marky
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hehe, only if your a caveman, carefully hammer a notch into the nut with the chisel and you can tighten it up sufficantly. But obviously, a socket is a much more professional way to do it.Originally posted by NiftyNev
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