Targatogo Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hi- small play in my front wheel bearing - looking at Bentleys it would look as though you can adjust the 'tightness' to the bearings - this sounds counter intuitive to me! Should I replace or adjust? Thanks for your help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yes a nice easy job on your car Just make sure you can still just about move the large washer that sits behind the nut, with a flat blade screw driver. Then re grease, I would only replace if they become noisy If I remember you are allowed slight movement anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targatogo Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Thanks Vincent. Just popped up as an an advisory on the MOT last week - just not too sure about tighten or replace.....I will have a look at the play in the washer and see what needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Just nip it up, that's why they're adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targatogo Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Thanks Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targatogo Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Just an update - I took the cover off to check the play in the washer and there is none (Bentleys said small amount of play should be there). Does that still mean tighten up a little more or should I loosen to ensure some movement in the washer? Does it mean new bearings (hope not)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris T Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Remove the split pin, tighten the nut a bit, then back it off and see where you are. You should be able to rotate the washer by hand but only just. Chris Oh and always a new split pin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestershire Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Split pin?? Nut?? It’s a Porsche not a silver-cross pram. Some good guides on Pelican on how to adjust or replace the front wheel bearings. Once the wheel is off and the car supported all you need is a small bar to remove the grease cap, a 6mm(I think) hex key and a small flat blade screwdriver to ‘feel’ the thrust washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris T Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Oh yes! I remember it’s not like that is it? It’s a rotating collar with an Allen headed bolt.... sorry for the confusion!! Very unlikely your wheel bearing is shot I’d say. Chris (now off to wonder what car I WAS thinking about!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targatogo Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Thought I was going nuts when you mentioned a split pin as I didn't see one and what if one was missing.....never mind, rechecked the manual and I was OK! I have 'felt' the washer and it was not moving so I left as was once I tightened everything up - now I am wondering if it is too tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 44 minutes ago, Leicestershire said: Split pin?? Nut?? It’s a Porsche not a silver-cross pram. Sorry but that made me chuckle 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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