Loose cv stub

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:42 pm

L series related.I've got a front cv that can be pushed out by hand from the wheel bearings.It appears the washer had slipped under the casle nut and the hub had become loose.Tightening the nut did nothing to stop the play in the hub.I'm thinking the bearings are flogged,but am also wondering if the cv stub can be worn down so it is no longer a tight fit in the bearings.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:51 pm

something a bit side tracked.. is it "rusty" look around that area? where about it has been rubbing metal to metal with dirt/sand/soil & water?
Cheers
AP

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:15 pm

When the hub went back together after the last bearing change you did put the spacer in didnt you?

It may move in and out and feel "sloppy" till it is tightened up a bit.

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:44 pm

Worn splines on the hubs it was.Didn't notice it until i'd put in another knuckle/bearings.Luckily i have a abundance of hubs ,knuckles etc.