Suspension bolt loose?

Discussion in 'Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres section' started by Jakg, Aug 20, 2016.

  1. Started to fit a new shock to my 175 today, when I had the caliper off I noticed a bolt looking very very wrong indeed - it's at the bottom of the hub.

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    Something tells me just tightening it up won't be enough. Any ideas?
     
  2. That will be a swivel hub bearing failure. The bearing locks up & the bolt turns instead.
    Lee
     
  3. Oh - makes sense. Looks like I've got a lot more work to do then!
     
  4. Just consider it as essential maintenance.
    Lee
     
  5. I've only had the car a couple of weeks - MOT runs out at the end of the month and I was told it needed new shocks and thought it'd be quick to chuck them on.

    Spent all day trying to fit new shocks, and now with a bearing as well... it's officially a project!
     

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