RE: Wheel bearings (GTV6)

["Jeff Greenfield" <alfaguy@domain.elided>]

Joe -

I always set them up so that there is a small amount of play. This allows
for expansion when things heat up. I've been doing it this way for 20+ years
and have never had a problem.

BTW, I adjust them with the wheel bolted to the hub, otherwise you cannot
accurately feel the amount of play.

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf Of Joe
Elliott
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 3:38 PM
To: Teruhiko Higashi
Cc: alfa@domain.elided; jamesm@domain.elided
Subject: Re: Wheel bearings (GTV6)

So am I correct in my assumption that there should be some minimal amount
of play in the bearings, or should I try to eliminate it, as long as the
washer is still relatively free to move around?  I ask because the hub nuts
are at the point where there's absolutely no play in the hub (but the
washer can still move), but if I loosen it by just one slot (next available
cotter pin position) I end up with what I would have called excessive play.
I'm inclined to loosen them though because I've always been under the
impression that there should be some play, but now I'm wondering if this
assumption is invalid and I should just make sure the washer is free and
the wheels can turn.

Thanks again,
Joe Elliott
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