I have front wheel bearing play

Tiny
SAK885
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  • 2002 KIA RIO
  • 110,000 MILES
I have replaced the left front wheel bearings and still have a lot of play in the front wheel. There is a spacer ring between the two inner bearing cones. I'm not sure if I put it in the right place. The wheel nut will not tighten the bearings.I can't find a drawing to show the correct placement. The layout of the bearings is inner cone, outer race, outer race, inner cone. Is the ring not letting the two cone ride snugly to the races?
Monday, January 9th, 2012 AT 2:12 AM

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Tiny
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Be sure the play is not from the suspension

Roy

See the diagrams below for adjusting/setting the pre-load on the front wheel bearings

Let us know if you need anything else
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 AT 5:54 PM
Tiny
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On the 2002 Kia Rio there are two bearings. They are two cone & race bearings. They are not the one piece roller bearings seen on most front wheel drive cars.
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 2:33 AM
Tiny
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If correct bearings are fitted and adjusted correctly any movement may be ball joints, check this.
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 9:36 PM

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