Rear wheel bearing issues

[dswalterwi at gmail.com (Don Walter)]

My son and I tighen it while you are spinning the disk to get it even but
not to tight.

On 7/10/07, Nate Mellom <doubt@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> All,
> I took to replacing the rear wheel bearings on my (*) yesterday. I
> installed 2 complete kits: inner and outer bearings, inner and outer
> races, grease seals, axle nut retainers and cotter keys.  Packed the
> bearings with Lucas grease, cleaned and lubed all parts, packed the
> bearings tight.  Problem is, I'm getting axial play in both rear wheels.
> I tightened the nuts to spec (every book I looked in called for just
> enough torque to be able to push the retaining washer with a
> screwdriver, or 7.5 lb/ft).  The axle stubs are in perfect condition, no
> unusual wear or scoring.  If I tighten the axle nut enough to get the
> play out, the wheel barely turns 1/8 revolution on its own power.  I'm
> reluctant to tighten them up too much.  Is there inherent slop in rear
> wheel bearings?  Should I repack the bearings, maybe there's some air
> space in them?  They were loose last night, I drove it to work today and
> rechecked (40 highway miles on them), still play.
>
> Thanks,
> Nate
>
> (*) could be any A1/A2/A3 rear disk brake equipped VW.  Not ready for an
> announcement yet.
>
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Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
1986 8V Black Scirocco (Daily Driver)
1984 8V Audi 4000s (RIP 2/14/2006)
1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Beetle (sold)