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08-09-2013, 12:09 PM
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Loose bearing or Ball Joint?
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!
 ) 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  
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08-09-2013, 01:08 PM
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How can I check that. Any pics would be perfect.
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08-09-2013, 01:22 PM
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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.
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08-09-2013, 01:34 PM
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bearings are super easy to pop out, inspect, and relube (if theyre still good)
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08-09-2013, 01:49 PM
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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?
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08-11-2013, 03:08 PM
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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
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08-11-2013, 06:45 PM
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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.
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