28K & front wheel bearing shot? V70T5

Discussion in 'Volvo V70' started by Andrew Potter, Oct 27, 2004.

  1. Just done a casual tyre check 'round the car & found play in the front
    RH wheel bearing.

    Have checked the wheel studs are ok & I can feel the play when I grab the
    wheel & try to twist it.
    I can only guess the bearing is shot - it's only 1 year old with 28K on the
    clock!
    Going to call the dealer tomorrow. Have checked the other corners & they
    are 100% play free as I'd expect.
    Is this common?

    Andy P.
     
    Andrew Potter, Oct 27, 2004
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  2. Andrew Potter

    Jim Carriere Guest

    That little mileage seems pretty unusual. Try a google groups search
    using keywords Volvo wheel bearing S70 V70 850. That may surprise
    you, you are not alone with that problem.

    My pet theory is excessive toe-in may greatly accelerate the wheel
    bearing wear. Are your front tires "feathered" (possibly indicating
    incorrect alignment)?
     
    Jim Carriere, Oct 28, 2004
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  3. Andrew Potter

    Mike F Guest

    I'd say the play you're feeling is more likely from a ball joint or tie
    rod end. Both these parts and wheel bearings are fairly common
    replacements on all cars, even at low mileage. Wheel bearings generally
    make themselves heard with noise similar to tire noise before any play
    is felt.

    --
    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, Oct 28, 2004
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