In a message dated 27/12/2006 11:08:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

There  should be no play whatsoever. You can try tightening it, but it sure
sounds  as though the bearing is done.

Or the SPACER !  Remember the SPACER story of  last week ?  What most likely
needs changed in this case is the inner and  outer bearing, the spacer, the
two seals, the nut and cotter pin.  Then you  also need to make absolutely sure
the hub and axle shaft splines are not damaged  or worn, nor the face of the
hub where the nut will rest when tight at 360 ft.  lbs !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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