Rear Wheel Bearing Gone ??

kevin9885 · 27th August 2009, 20:52

Hello All,

I have noticed for a while an odd noise from rear of vehicle (I think).

On arrival at home to-night, felt rear hubs, n/s/r was distinctly warmer than o/s/r.
I also grabbed top of both rear wheels(wheels on ground, not the correct way to check for bearing wear I know) No movement on o/s/r , however ther is slight movement on n/s/r with a distinct click/clunk.

Methinks new n/s/r wheel bearing required ??

Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Kevin9885

T-Cut · 27th August 2009, 20:58

Sounds like the bearing's had it. The standard and easiest fix is fit a new hub complete. Often found on eBay.

Here's some: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=r...+hub&_osacat=0

TC

kevin9885 · 27th August 2009, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

Sounds like the bearing's had it. The standard and easiest fix is fit a new hub complete. Often found on eBay.

TC

Thanks for your prompt reply T-Cut,

I think you have confirmed my worst fears

Nevr mind onwards and upwards

Regards
Kevin9885

GreyGhost · 27th August 2009, 21:13

This should help.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=20366

jonwend · 28th August 2009, 18:48

I replaced the rear nearside hub two weeks ago when it started to become very noisy. Interestingly the thumping sound coming from the rear (sounding like the baffles inside a silencer rattling around) that I had been unable to locate for the last six months also disappeared.

kevin9885 · 28th August 2009, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

This should help.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=20366

Thanks for the link Grey Ghost, that will certainly help

Kevin9885

chrissyboy · 9th September 2009, 18:36

give it half a turn to tighten it see how that is .they can work loose and not need replaceing .had the same on a rover 200 4 years ago i did that and it was sorted and it is still ok today .

T-Cut · 9th September 2009, 22:06

The wheel bearings on these cars are not taper rollers like in many other makes, but pre-set non-adjustable units. If the bearings are noisy, the best fix is to replace them. Tightening up a noisy hub will not compensate for the wear, it will simply overload the inner race.

TC

Departed · 10th September 2009, 18:09

Very few cars have taper rollers these days AFAIK.

The torque on the hub is very high anyway (210Nm) so you'll struggle to overtighten it! It is also very unlikely to have come loose as it is a staked nut.

Other cars do use taper rollers as you say and you can take a bit of slack out, but these ar few and far between.

jaydeeuu · 11th September 2009, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonwend

I replaced the rear nearside hub two weeks ago when it started to become very noisy. Interestingly the thumping sound coming from the rear (sounding like the baffles inside a silencer rattling around) that I had been unable to locate for the last six months also disappeared.

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I have a "thumping" sound from seemingly the rear, like you have looked at everything including bearings which seem fine - is changing bearings the answer???. Also, whilst investigating found o/s rear spring broken at base, rust debris etc indicates happened months ago, could this be the problem???.

27th August 2009, 20:52	#1
kevin9885 Regular poster rover 75 saloon 55 plate 2.0 CDTI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rear Wheel Bearing Gone ?? Hello All, I have noticed for a while an odd noise from rear of vehicle (I think). On arrival at home to-night, felt rear hubs, n/s/r was distinctly warmer than o/s/r. I also grabbed top of both rear wheels(wheels on ground, not the correct way to check for bearing wear I know) No movement on o/s/r , however ther is slight movement on n/s/r with a distinct click/clunk. Methinks new n/s/r wheel bearing required ?? Your opinions would be greatly appreciated. Regards Kevin9885 __________________ Modified PCV Valve, Manual Rear Sunblind, Double din Unit, Reverse Camera.

9th September 2009, 18:36	#7
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	hi give it half a turn to tighten it see how that is .they can work loose and not need replaceing .had the same on a rover 200 4 years ago i did that and it was sorted and it is still ok today .

27th August 2009, 20:58	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Sounds like the bearing's had it. The standard and easiest fix is fit a new hub complete. Often found on eBay. Here's some: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=r...+hub&_osacat=0 TC

27th August 2009, 21:13	#4
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	This should help. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=20366

28th August 2009, 18:48	#5
jonwend Regular poster MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norwich Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I replaced the rear nearside hub two weeks ago when it started to become very noisy. Interestingly the thumping sound coming from the rear (sounding like the baffles inside a silencer rattling around) that I had been unable to locate for the last six months also disappeared.

9th September 2009, 22:06	#8
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The wheel bearings on these cars are not taper rollers like in many other makes, but pre-set non-adjustable units. If the bearings are noisy, the best fix is to replace them. Tightening up a noisy hub will not compensate for the wear, it will simply overload the inner race. TC

10th September 2009, 18:09	#9
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Very few cars have taper rollers these days AFAIK. The torque on the hub is very high anyway (210Nm) so you'll struggle to overtighten it! It is also very unlikely to have come loose as it is a staked nut. Other cars do use taper rollers as you say and you can take a bit of slack out, but these ar few and far between.