As long as the wiggle is not where the flanged hub is on the shaft all is probably good. If there is no noise or rumble your are good. When that bearing fails it will let you know. With some occasional greasing they seem to be for 150 to 200K. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David Bjorkman
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 8:26 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: wheel wiggle

Hi All;

Would someone please remind me what it means when one holds a rear tire at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position and gets wiggle/movement/play in and out.  While we are at it, how much movement should one get when one turns the axel while the Vanagon is in gear (engine not running)?

Thanks;

Dave B.