What should radial runout be on rear drive car?
Remove the cotter pin to retorque a loose front wheel bearing on a rear-drive car. Total radial runout at the tire tread should be no more than .050 to .060 in. If radial or lateral runout is high, check both runouts at the hub to rule out a bent rim. There are several types of steering systems]
How are the wheels of a front drive vehicle connected?
The wheels of your front-drive vehicle are connected to the transaxle via axles that have constant-velocity-type universal joints at each end. There is an inner and outer joint on the left and right axles.
Why do I not feel free play in my front wheel?
You may not feel free play in a front wheel (front- or rear-drive), but try rocking it in and out with a bit more effort, but not enough to move the steering linkage. That could demonstrate free play from wear in the tie-rod ends or ball joints.
How can I tell if my front drive wheel is loose?
Grasp each wheel, holding it first at the sides, then at the top and bottom. See if you can rock the wheel in and out and if you can feel any looseness, which indicates a loose wheel or worn wheel hub bearings. To replace wheel bearings on front-drive cars, you’ve got to remove the wheel hub.
What happens with the rear wheels off the ground?
With the rear wheels off… Little more info needed…. Watch both rear wheels while turning in park… Both turn in same direction, or one turns in opposite direction from the other?.. .. Will vehicle still roll down hill while in park?.. All gears and gear selection indicators (PRND) seem to be ligned up//in sync with each other while driving?..
What does it mean when front wheel spins freely?
I’d bet when you turn the driver’s side wheel, you’ll notice the shaft turn between the front diff and the transfer case, the passenger side is just spinning the half shaft between the diff and the wheel and not the shaft between the front diff and the transfer case.
Remove the cotter pin to retorque a loose front wheel bearing on a rear-drive car. Total radial runout at the tire tread should be no more than .050 to .060 in. If radial or lateral runout is high, check both runouts at the hub to rule out a bent rim. There are several types of steering systems]
Why does my front wheel turn without the differential?
If you jack the truck up, there shouldn’t be play in the wheel. The wheel assembly shouldn’t move without the truck. As far as the wheels turning, it’s because you have an open differential.