mk 2 front hub bearing

[cabomur]

hi guys anybody got any tips on changing my near side front hub bearing mot says slight wear i had a look it seems very slight movement but maybe better to change any help would be great

[dumper]

If it is not rumberling or lumpey have you tryed to adjust it by removing the cap and slitpin and nipping it up a bit to remove the play but do not over tighten it

[Luke]

yep as dumper says they can be adjusted and are designed to be - jack it up - split pin out then tighten the nut on the end of the bearing fully so the wheel wont turn then back it off till the wheel spins freely

[cabomur]

yes i opened split pin and tightened it a little but still thought there was very little movement , ill try tightening it completely as you suggest and see how that works it was an advisory on my last mot but as its a camper i have only done 1500 miles since then should i go to all the trouble of changing bearing when i can feel next to no movement myself ?

thanks for the advice

[Luke]

you need to tighten it up to take out the slack then back it off untill the wheel spins you shouldnt have to change the bearing unless its worn so bad there is a ridge in the outer race or if its completly shot