Fridybrydy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Just servicing a Caterham Superlight SV R300, year 2003 and noted play at the 12 'o' clock and 6 'o' clock positions only, (9 and 3 Ok) on the front near side wheel. Is this likely to be adjustment (If possible and how), bearing replacement (Inner and/or outer), bearings and hub. If it is a bearing and/or hub replacement, is it necessary to do the front offside bearing/hub at the same time?Thanks, David in Brighouse, West Yorks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Most probably just a case of adjustment. As part of a service, you probably want to regrease and adjust them both anyway. It's covered in the "Get To Know Your Seven" guides here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domus Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Worth stripping, cleaning and repacking with grease. Also check that the movement is not on the bottom spherical bearing in the wishbone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMALC Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi David, if someone holds the brake pedal down does the play go?If not look at the top and bottom hub joints. Wheel bearing play can usually be felt at all angles.With the wheel just off the ground put a lever under the tyre and try lifting the wheel vertically while looking at the top and bottom joints. Any movement? Sometimes it is easier to put your fingers between the joint and the stub axle and 'feel' for any play.I have sent you a blatmail with my phone numbers in case you want to talk it through.By for now, have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridybrydy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks revilla, Domus and Madmalc for all your feedback. I will look at all points detailed and feedback my findings. (Could be a couple of weeks as away for the Easter weekend)Hope you all enjoy the Easter breakThanks againDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Although it doesn't say it in the GTKY7 guide you should always spin the wheel a few times immediately after you have jacked it up on a Caterham and indeed any taper bearinged vehicle before testing the play at 6 and 12 o'clock to centre the bearing first. Many vehicles that show play immediately after being jacked will lose some of it after the wheel has been spun. Its one of the things they teach MOT testers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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