sebtoombs
12-10-2011, 10:17 AM
Hey guys, so I only just recently got my car going again after one of the driveshafts dieing, and while I was waiting for the new one, I decided to upgrade all the brakes with the ones off my EK4 wreck. This included replacing the steering knuckle/hub assembly as well. After about 40kms, during some highway driving, a wobble and loud noise started in the front right wheel. I had to drive on it for about 30 more km to get it home, and it got a fair bit worse. So I got the front of the car up, had a look, couldn't find anything, so I started it up and noticed that the wheel was visibly wobbling. Checked that it was all mounted correctly, took it all off checked mounting faces, put it back together and it still happens.
So I grabbed the top and bottom of the wheel and was able to sort of rock it. Tried the other side, firm as. So I had a look at the edge of the bearing while I was doing this and sure enough, its pretty loose in there.
For example, if this was the bearing, it is rotating about the Z axis by a few degrees in both directions. Such that the Y axis (relative to the bearing) would become Y'.
http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m506/seb_1212/bearingplay.png
Now I suppose it needs replacing? Or is there a way to secure it in there?
I happen to have the old knuckle/hub assembly still, and the bearings in there are perfect. Would they fit? (Note: old ones off a EG8, 94 gli sedan. new ones: 96 ek4 vtir hatch). And does anyone know how to do it? I've been looking around, but haven't found a great description yet. Nor have I dived into the service manual.
Help would be appreciated very much...
Cheers,
Seb
So I grabbed the top and bottom of the wheel and was able to sort of rock it. Tried the other side, firm as. So I had a look at the edge of the bearing while I was doing this and sure enough, its pretty loose in there.
For example, if this was the bearing, it is rotating about the Z axis by a few degrees in both directions. Such that the Y axis (relative to the bearing) would become Y'.
http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m506/seb_1212/bearingplay.png
Now I suppose it needs replacing? Or is there a way to secure it in there?
I happen to have the old knuckle/hub assembly still, and the bearings in there are perfect. Would they fit? (Note: old ones off a EG8, 94 gli sedan. new ones: 96 ek4 vtir hatch). And does anyone know how to do it? I've been looking around, but haven't found a great description yet. Nor have I dived into the service manual.
Help would be appreciated very much...
Cheers,
Seb