There is to be no free play( movement ) in the wheel bearings the optimum position is no free play no pre load in the bearings you may need a workshop manual to get it right as the bearing play may not be adjustable If it is a one piece bearing running two thrust ball bearings , the end play will be preset it is only adjustable if tapered roller bearings are used
in that case it probably was a thrust ball bearing arrangement and would be slightly loose for piece of mind find an accredited service center that has experience on your make of vehicle and have it inspectedin that case it probably was a thrust ball bearing arrangement and would be slightly loose for piece of mind find an accredited service center that has experience on your make of vehicle and have it inspected
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There is to be no free play( movement ) in the wheel bearings
the optimum position is no free play no pre load in the bearings you may need a workshop manual to get it right as the bearing play may not be adjustable
If it is a one piece bearing running two thrust ball bearings , the end play will be preset
it is only adjustable if tapered roller bearings are used
in that case it probably was a thrust ball bearing arrangement and would be slightly loose
for piece of mind find an accredited service center that has experience on your make of vehicle and have it inspected