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92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« on: March 09, 2007, 12:32:24 PM »
Hey Guys,  I still havn't goten to whole hub problem worked out.  I don't know what the deal is.  I've torn it apart a couple of times and still no luck.

It is the front right hub.

I think I might need new bearings.  Nothing is grinding and everything spins smooth, but as soon as I start driving on it the camber goes to hell.  Ive replaced the struts thinking that would fix the problem but it did not. 

I've tightened up the bearing lock plate and washers as much as I can.  I'm not sure whats wrong.



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« Last Edit: March 09, 2007, 01:33:56 PM by WDoG »

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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2007, 12:44:05 PM »
I can't seem to view your movie.  ???

Can you get us some pictures of your tie rods, and ball joints?

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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2007, 12:51:43 PM »
hmmm, movie must still be uploading at youtube. It might come up in a minute.

No Problem, Ill get those pics.

UPDATE: here they are.

The Tie rod looks straight to me.  When the wheel moves back and forth the tie rod doesn't move.  Just the disc rotter and the hub.





Sorry that one is blurry.



Upside down, but looks ok.


I'm chewing through tires like crazy.  Hope I can get this fixed.

« Last Edit: March 09, 2007, 01:09:38 PM by WDoG »

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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2007, 01:34:50 PM »
Video is working now.  Still in First Post. But here is the link anyway.


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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2007, 01:56:15 PM »
I'm sure it's just the angle, that causes me to see only ONE strut bolt to the hub?
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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2007, 02:06:43 PM »
 Yeah, sorry about bad angle the other strut bolt is behind the brake line.

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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2007, 02:45:00 PM »
When you have it jacked up and you grab the wheel at 12 oclock and 6 oclock do you  have play in and out movement at the top of the wheel. It is possible that your wheel bearings are worn even if they are not grinding. I had a set that where like this and didn't see anything wrong with them. I got another hub  from a You pull it yard and it fixed it. Do you know how tight those bearings are to be tightened to? I forget the torgue but it's freaking tight.

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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2007, 07:59:59 PM »
I'd suggest grab some replacement bearings and make sure they're tightened correctly.  There are only 2 things that would cause the camber to be thrown out so bad like that.  1 is the strut isn't attached properly at the 2 lower mounts, or up top.  Or 2, the bearings are screwed or not adjusted correctly.
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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2007, 10:17:22 PM »
When you have it jacked up and you grab the wheel at 12 oclock and 6 oclock do you  have play in and out movement at the top of the wheel. It is possible that your wheel bearings are worn even if they are not grinding. I had a set that where like this and didn't see anything wrong with them. I got another hub  from a You pull it yard and it fixed it. Do you know how tight those bearings are to be tightened to? I forget the torgue but it's freaking tight.

Thats good to know. 

What kind of tool do you use to torque it down?  Its not exactly something that a socket can fit around.  I tired taking a screw driver and hammering it around But that didn't help.  I called the you pull its around where I live and no one has one.  Arg.  There are a couple people on here that might be able to help. 


Thanks crikemike and Gearjam!!


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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2007, 10:36:01 AM »
Are you sure the strut tower isn't bent? I'm really sorry, but is it possible to get one more picture, one of the inside of your engine bay with the hood open, so we can see the strut towers?

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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2007, 11:24:33 AM »
Does the ball joint end of the control arm look bent to anyone else?.. I checked mine and it doesn't seem to have that angle to it..if you put it in reverse and back up a few ft and take a look, does it correct?
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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2007, 12:49:15 PM »
I have to go to work tonight, but first thing in the morning I'm going to check it out and take some more pics. 

UPDATE: Got the pics of the strut mount.  It does look off but I don't think this is the cause of the problem.  I think its the bearings I need replaced?

Is it hard to change a bearing in a hub?  I know they have to be "pressed" but I've read that you can do this with a block of wood.  Does anyone know how to do this?

Heres the pic:


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Re: 92 Sidekick Hub Problem, still....
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2007, 10:19:01 PM »
bump for heather.

Havn't checked the ball joint.  Now that you mention it it does look a little bent.  When its daylight Ill check it out.