Re: What is going on here??? help please

[mike posner <posne@cts.com>]

At 06:16 PM 3/29/99 -0800, Michael Williams wrote:
>hey, i dont know if this is what is meant by bearing play, but here is 
>the situation.
>
>I have noticed that in the past couple days, there has been a vibration 
>at freeway speeds that has been getting worse.  There has also been a 
>squeaking pretty much since i got the car whenever driving....
>
>Anyway, i thoguht that the lug nuts might have somehow worked themselves 
>loose, so i jacked up the front of the car and wiggled the front left 
>wheel.  I had noticed that when the rotor moved on the hub before, that 
>there was a squeaking noise, but i didnt think that would cause the 
>squeaking noise while driving cause that would require the rotor to 
>actually move on the hub itself.
>
>Well, imagine my surprise when i jacked up the car and wiggled that 
>wheel.  It moved alot, ALOT.  I thought for sure that the lugs had come 
>loose, but they were very tight.  I kept wiggling it and plan to remove 
>the wheel and take a look closer, but what could cause this?
>
>Is this the bearing?  I wouldnt think so since it isnt making any noise, 
>and i cant think of what else would allow this much play....its really 
>wierd.
>
>i need to find out about this asap as well since i need to drive it to 
>work tomorrow and now im nervous to take it anywhere...
>
>thanks in advance
>
>later...
>
>Michael Sheridan Williams
>ICQ# 11740998
>1983 UrQuattro, MC--1.8 BAR, borla, 16x7.5 OZ Mito's w/ SP8000's, K&N
>1985 4000S Quattro miles, Koni Yellows/Coilover (2B), strut brace, Sport 
>8000 Tires, K&N
>http://members.aol.com/daserde2
>
>

> Jack up the front end.  Check front spindle nut for looseness,

>  Then check for  damage to bearing,  broken ball joint or  tire rod
>   end.  If you can't find the problem  readily.  Don't drive it.
>   until it's  correctly diagnosed and fixed.  Not a safe  condition.

		Mike  Posner