[xaravitara]

Hey All!

Had Rego tell me I have too much play in the front wheels on my '90 Vitara.

This is after I had the wheels bearings replaced, cleaned everything and re-greased. Went from tapered roller bearings to ball bearings (cylindrical in shape).

Is there anything else that I should be looking at that might be causing this issue, before I throw in the towel and go to a mechanic?

[atari4x4]

wheel bearings all torqued to spec, also could be worn hubs?

[christover1]

Play at wheels, or play at steering wheel?

Look at your idler arm/bush (opposite end to the steering box)

[xaravitara]

christover1 wrote:

Play at wheels, or play at steering wheel?

Look at your idler arm/bush (opposite end to the steering box)

It's got play at the wheels. Steering appears fine.

[xaravitara]

atari4x4 wrote:

wheel bearings all torqued to spec, also could be worn hubs?

Looks like the original hubs, but didn't think they were looking dodgy. Maybe it would be worth replacing them also. Depends on the cost of new ones though.

Would the ball joint on the knuckle cause play issues?

[atari4x4]

everything from the pitman arm to wheel bearings & everything in between can cause play. surely if the rego checks are that thorough they'd be able to tell you where the problem is?

i guess that's one of the good things about living in SA, no rego inspections.

[xaravitara]

atari4x4 wrote:

everything from the pitman arm to wheel bearings & everything in between can cause play. surely if the rego checks are that thorough they'd be able to tell you where the problem is?

I guess that's one of the good things about living in SA, no rego inspections.

Yeah I asked them if they had an idea. The inspector said he wouldn't know without pulling it apart. Not sure my perils were of much concern.

SA sounds like the bees knees! Can we adopt your laws please?