rear wheel bearing

[69billy]

hia, i changed my rear wheel bearings today with good bearings no ****** ones. but after whacking up to the right torque, i still have a small amount of play? there is no wear on the shaft or in the bearing housing.. the spacer is new.. ive measured everything with a verynear and its all bang on.. help ( the very very small amount of play/give in the bearings when exagerated by the wheel diameter is the play i have) any ideas please... :?

 

[ZedBed]

Not unusual. First one I took to the mot place I use failed it on rear bearings. I changed them to keep them quiet and they were no different because there is supposed to be some play. I forget the figure but I think the spec for play at the rim is in most manuals. They don't fail them now.

 

[69billy]

thats good news. A weight off my mind!!!! (which is also an expensive bugger as it means they didnt need changing in the 1st place)

 

[ZedBed]

Because of the way the bearings and spacer fit there is no adjustment unlike the front, therefore any play unless the bearings are a loose fit, should be within the bearing itself and hopefully within spec.

 

[Reborn bay man]

Recently changed my rear wheel bearings this is what they looked like,broken cages, rollers every where.
No play now

Note bent tie rod......