Posted by Charlie (IP: 205.188.197.26) on September 10, 2000 at 22:03:04:
In Reply to: Side to side front tire play posted by Arnold H. Lester Jr. on September 10, 2000 at 21:54:31:
Jack the car up in the air so the tires are off the ground, and get underneath. Push & pull on the front of both tires, look for play. If there is any look to see where it is coming from (most likely cause idler arm). You said all this stuff is tight but I don't know how you are checking it (or if its been replaced) so thats how its done 'case you didn't know.
To check wheel bearings, put one hand on top of the wheel and one at the bottom and check for play. This eliminates steering play so you can check just the bearings. If it moves or if you can hear any noise then the bearings need to be repacked.
Bearings, idler arm, or even misalignment could cause a vibration, so start eliminating some stuff. -CP
: While under the Grabber the other day after pulling her tranny ,..I noticed my front tires can be moved from side to side about 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch, but the rear tires don't even budge.I've already replaced all bearings in her rear diff and axle seals.All brakes(drums) have been completely rebuilt.Why are my front tires moving?Bad bearings maybe?Everything else under the front end is tight,Idler arm, tie rods etc etc.Could this be the cause of the vibration I feel while driving?
: Thanks,
: Arnie