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i was wondering if this is normal or if my hub is bad. does the hub need the axle and axle hub in to stay tight? or is it normal for the hub to have play without the axle and axle nut?
it moves enough that the rotor has some space between the pads. maybe a 1/4 inch or so of movement. how much play is acceptable n how much play is too much?
BMW CCA 69606
The rotor depends on the lug bolts to stay tight against the hub. Put 3 lug bolts in and snug them. Does play go away?
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its not jus the rotor. the whole hub is moving a bit. the rotor still has the set/alignment screw so its tight on the hub its only moving because the hub is.
when i spin the hub it sounds n feels fine. doesn't feel or sound crunchy or anything. it jus has some play if i push in on the top n bottom or the sides
Last edited by jadidaskv; 03-23-2019 at 04:22 PM.
BMW CCA 69606
There should be zero play in the hub/wheel bearing.
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there is going to be some play. the bearings inside are going to allow some play. the design of this hub looks like its going to get its torq spec by the axle nut, so if there's no axle and no nut, i would imagine there would be more play than there would be with the axle and axle nut installed. obviously im not 100% sure or i wouldnt be asking here, but judging by the way ots designed/set up it looks like there would be some play without the axle and axle nut.
ive seen many hubs/bearings that rely on the axle nut for its trq spec. ive seen some that dont. not sure if this one does or doesnt.
ive changed countless amounts of hubs/bearings on many cars. i know what a bad wheel bearing/hub sounds like, this one doesnt sound bad. but obviously sound doesnt always matter. all allow bearings allow for some play. obviously the ones that rely on the axle nut are going to have more play without the nut.
Last edited by jadidaskv; 03-23-2019 at 05:22 PM.
Jbird
Sounds worn out
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