wheel bearing

[paul vp uk]

1997 300tdi I have a what feels like a loose wheel bearing rear.
it feels there is to much play side to side ? is it a major job or can I just tighten the bearing as we used to do with are mini's back in the 70's
any advice would be very welcome
Cheers Paul vp uk (Hereord)

[andyb]

Disco wheel bearings are just like Series ones, you can even use the same box spanner.....


.....however, I'd be sure of my/your diagnosis first.

Have you jacked it up and given it a wiggle? (excuse me!? :) )

(Continuing with the school boy humour) Looseness in the rear doesn't have to be a wheel bearing. Could be suspension bushes for a start.

HTH

[paul vp uk]

Thanks Andy
Its raining buti f it stops I will jack her up so to speak!!
And look for the free play.
When I tighten the wheel bearing end nut do you know if I have to back it off after tightening it, or at what torque on the old T wrench needs to be set cheers Paul vp uk (Hereford)

[Hill Billy]

sounds like a wheel bearing, just tighten it up until it's firm and no you don't need to back it off. Before giving it a wiggle to test it, remeber to loosen off the brake pads by pushing them back in, otherwise it will give a false sense of tightness!

[paul vp uk]

Cheers Hillbilly
I will give it a go
she is sat in garden waiting for some action!
Ill get the socket set out out when it stopps raining
Cherrs paul vp