Since last season I've noticed the driver's side rear wheel sagging more
than the passenger side. When loaded with two passengers (about 350 lbs)
the driver's side is about 25 degrees and the passenger side is about 15
degrees. My first thought was trailing arm bushings, but close inspection
shows them to be fine as are all trailing arm/suspension bits.
When I put the wheels back on and slowly lowered the jack I saw the
driver's side wheel shudder as weight was placed on it, accompanied by a
clicking sound. "Wheel bearings!", I thought, so off came the wheel again,
followed by the brake drum. I detect some axial motion so I'm still
guessing bearings, although not necessarily worn but likely loose bearing
races not snugged down.
Before I tear the axles out, etc to check/repair this, am I on the right
track, or is there something obvious I'm missing? Comments, any and all,
are *most* welcome...
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* Mike Himelfarb - '76 TR6 | If it ain't broke, don't fix it... *
* Mike@ShoppersDrugMart.CA | *
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