(James >) scribbled:

> So the question is, how much play is acceptable on a front wheel
> drive? Should the hub be so tight that it doesn't move at all?
>
> I'm afraid to overtorque these axle nuts for fear I'm going to damage
> something.
>
> Like I said the wheel bearings are not the tapered type like on a RWD
> car that come apart.

.... you seem to be affixiated with the wheel bearings - those
arent the only part [sic] of the steering and suspension systems.

did the shop SHOW you where the issues were? the shops i go to do.
they take you out and show you, "this ball joint is worn - see?"
this tie rod end is beyond tolerance ... see?" ...

i had this happen just recently at a Firestone store. they showed
me the 2 upper ball joints a single tie rod end, and the idler arm.
then produced a quote for $1300. <sheesh>.

check the tie rod ends, ball joints, bushings, and so on. the wheel
bearings would be the LAST thing i would check.

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