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SHANNON RICHMOND
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  • 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON
  • 2.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 114,000 MILES
Hi, my wheel bearing needs to be replaced. I have tried two different brands and they both fit with a little wobble. I tried the one's from Autozone, Duralast 512198 and Moog 512428. Neither one fits snug and they're both supposed to be compatible with my car. Please help. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Shannon
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 AT 1:43 PM

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KOOLCADDY6
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Are you installing a hub and bearing assembly or is it a bearing with a pressed in bearing race?
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 AT 2:40 PM
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Have you tightened the axle nut before checking it? That is what tightens everything up.
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 AT 3:53 PM
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SHANNON RICHMOND
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It is a hub/bearing assembly.
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 AT 5:33 PM
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Yes, and are you torquing down the axle nut?
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 AT 5:35 PM
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SHANNON RICHMOND
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I did tighten the nut before checking it. Someone mentioned that it could fit different depending on if you have ABS brakes or not.
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 AT 5:35 PM
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It is probably not tight enough. The axle nut pulls the bearing races together.
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 AT 5:38 PM
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SHANNON RICHMOND
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Yes.
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 AT 5:39 PM
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Hi Shannon,

If you didn't take the steering knuckle completely off and have the bearing and hub pressed in by a garage or some with a specialized tool for pressing them in you most likely do not have it tight enough, it takes quite a bit of torque to get the hub and bearing completely in place without special tools and equipment. Also, were you able to get the Snap Ring back into place?

Mark
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Friday, October 28th, 2016 AT 5:58 PM
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Hey Shannon,

Just checking in to see if you got the problem fixed.

Thanks

Mark
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 AT 4:15 PM

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