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#1 ·
Thought I posted this earlier, I guess I didn't hit submit....anyways

I replaced the drivers side wheel bearings a couple of years ago. It didn't help. I still have lots of play vertically (hands at 12 and 6) on the tire. I read on an old post here to replace the entire hub and the bearings.

I just got done replacing both upper control arms (the wishbone ones), all tie rod ends, center link, and idler arm. I do not see any play on the lower ball joints so I don't think these are the culprits.

All I can find online is the hub for a 4wd, mine is 2wd, so here's what I'm asking:
1) Are the 4WD and 2WD hubs interchangeable
2) If I do one does the other one HAVE to be replaced as well.
3) Is it possible that the bearings I replaced need to be adjusted? Maybe tightened some more?

Sorry for the long post, I was trying to be thorough
 
#2 ·
I've never seen a hub assembly listed anywhere that I remember. I would guess you probably over torqued the bearing last time you replaced it since there isn't any specs available online for the 2wd models. Concerning torquing the spindle nut down after the bearings are seated, it is considered safer to be a little too loose instead of a little too tight.
 
#9 ·
Thanks, glad to be back, much travel over the past few months for IT work.

Just a FYI to all, Philip's post is spot-on how to adjust the wheel bearings - lots of sites say to adjust to 12 ft/lbs torque which is WAY too tight,

the spec. is 8 in/lbs (min) to 12 in/lbs (max) drag before the hub starts to turn, in other words, the MAX equates to only (1) ft/lb of torque..

Gotta do the "Mrs. Cruise" (LOL) Sportys front brakes next week, ordered one of these to check / and adjust wheel bearing pre-load torque:

Ohaus 8011-MN Dial Type Spring Mechanical Scale, 250g/2.5N Capacity, 2g/0.02N Readability: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Which (should) work out to on the Grams Scale:

8 in/lbs = 92 Grams (min)
10 in/lbs = 115 Grams (target) *
12 in/lbs = 138 Grams (max)

Should receive on Friday, will let everyone know how it works out, and if there is an alternate low-cost (cheaper) method of measurement that is repeatable to use..
 
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