Loose bearing or Ball Joint?

[Driftwire]

On my 1990 S13 Hatch. My rear wheel is making a noise as if a low tire would make but the tire pressure is good (Ill have you know this , because i checked! :aw: )

No noticeable wobble that my friend saw while driving. BUT! I can jack the car up and the tire seems to have some play if you shake it (all directions)

My buddy that has a shop down here said it could possibly be the Ball Joint is broken. Also was told the hub could be bad and I read somewhere on here someone said the axle nut could be loose.

If the wheel bearing is bad do you think I should just get the 5 lug hubs for the rear online and swap those in and do the ball joint at the same time? Would like to not spend money if this is a common issue and the problem is something as simple as a loose bolt or something.

Thanks for any help and have a sideways weekend ;) :2f2f:

[h2v7]

could be tie rod stuff aswell...

[Driftwire]

How can I check that. Any pics would be perfect.

[codyace]

Why not take it to your buddies shop and have them look at it...and if you plan on going 5 lug it's the way to go.

[dawagarage]

bearings are super easy to pop out, inspect, and relube (if theyre still good)

[Driftwire]

Okay i just looked at it. When i shake the wheel the axle moves with it. If i pull on the axle and put some pressure on it it doesnt move anymore. Think the axle nut needs tighten?

[sleepyS14se]

tighten the axle nut. /

[tuscani240]

Put the car on stands...put it in nuetral and spin the suspected wheel while your hand is on the spring, if it is a bad bearing you will feel it.Also, if there is play when you wiggle the tire with hands on top n bottom of tire this can be an indication also but could be the ball joint

[Driftwire]

Tightened the axle nut down it was looser than a stripper but it tightened up and still has play. Im doing 5 lug conversion hubs with new ball joints this weekend so we will see if she holds up. I blew the clutch drifting this weekend so that too but ill keep everyone posted.