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bighed

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Wheel play
« on: 30 November 2008, 15:48:01 »
Well just done all filters (apart from fuel, as it looks a pig and its getting dark)  ;D
and new oil

Whilst checking everything over there is bad play in drivers side front wheel doing the 9 and 3 o clock check.

Thats the track rod end needing replacement isnt it?  :-/
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Re: Wheel play
« Reply #1 on: 30 November 2008, 16:17:01 »
Highly likely - yes.

Could also be the steering idler, which is a regular culprit, or even some 'slack' in the steering box.
Whatever, you need to (safely) get under, and examine the entire linkage whilst an assistant rocks the wheel.
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Re: Wheel play
« Reply #2 on: 30 November 2008, 16:27:08 »
Remember to check it with and without the footbrake applied to eliminate any possible wheel bearing play....
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Re: Wheel play
« Reply #3 on: 30 November 2008, 17:58:59 »
Drivers side wont be the idler.....more likely to be a track rod end. But as said, get somebody to apply the brake whilst repeating the test to ensure its not a wheel bearing
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Re: Wheel play
« Reply #4 on: 30 November 2008, 23:13:21 »
There was SLIGHT play when I checked it with the 12 and 6 o clock check and a shocking ammount (to me anyway) with the 9 and 3 oclock  :-/

Only just got back in to check this so sorry for late replies  :y
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