1997 Dodge Dakota Front wheel hub is loose

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
374,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DBALLARD18
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I have replaced the front hub on the drivers side, as I have done a few times already. THe shaft nut is very toght, still there is slack in the hub bearings as the wheel can be wiggled. I dissassembled and reassembled. This is a high quality part. What can I do to get the bearing slack out?
Jun 23, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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[quote:893e5926b6="dballard18"]Tires and Wheels problem
1997 Dodge Dakota 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 374000 miles

I have replaced the front hub on the drivers side, as I have done a few times already. THe shaft nut is very toght, still there is slack in the hub bearings as the wheel can be wiggled. I dissassembled and reassembled. This is a high quality part. What can I do to get the bearing slack out?[/quote:893e5926b6]

Hello,

Sounds like if it is just the hub bearing assembly that is moving then the Spindle is worn and you will need to replace the Steering Knuckle.

Have you checked the Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends?

Also have you mic'd the Spindle and the hub assembly to make sure same size?

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Jun 23, 2009 at 8:01 PM