Thanks. I initially determined this small amount of play would be necessary,
and as I said there are no funny noises. I note the "play" with the wheel on
the ground.

I just reviewed the bearing removal process in Bentley...what a complicated
process. I can tell I'd have issues with this process doing it myself with
needs to pull ball joints and such. If I'm going this deep I might as well
due 1/2 the front end!

Shawn

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Daniel L. Katz
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 2:02 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: front wheel bearing questions...

front wheel bearings have to have a bit of play - enough to just wiggle
the thrust washer pushing with a small screw driver, for instance. if both
wheels rotate freely with no bearing noise, and with a slight bit of play,
then the bearings and their adjustment should be fine.