front wheel bearings

[andymadmak]

Anyone know if there should be any play in the front wheel bearings on a 400se?
Had mine jacked up and noticed I could rock the wheel just a touch.
Is that OK?

Andy

[B19 JAE]

Just ad mine replaced on the 350i £11.00 each ish.
Luky it went wen a woz goin slowish just slowed from a touch over the 1**mph region, if it ad gon at that an pulled off to rite like it did i wud not be ere now, if you not sure get new uns sorted an be safe

[rev-erend]

Andy - they are adjustable ..

Remove wheel , remove centre cap on hub, remove split pin, tighten slighty - and reassemble.

Do not over tighten.

Ford Granada parts.

[andymadmak]

So how much play should there be? Do I tighten till there's no wobble, or just a bit of wobble?

Andy

[wedg1e]

Nip it up until there's no play, then back off till the next split pin hole lines up. A small amount of play in a taper roller is OK for MOT.
It's an 'experience' thing.

Ian

[andymadmak]

Thanks everyone. Will get nipping. MOT next week and new suspension, 4 wheel alignment, little engine diagnostic tweek (decided to wait for the full rolling road till it's got a few more miles on it) and then it's ready for Le Mans

I have to say since the rebuild that the performance is hugely improved , and the noise just keeps getting louder and harder and meaner!



Andy

[adam quantrill]

While you're in there, top up the grease!