Rear wheel bearing Caravan

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Mike C1 - 24 Mar 2005 02:49 GMT

I have a 97 G Caravan with vibration at 60 mph and up - not through the
steering wheel, but through the body of the van. Tire rotation makes no
difference. One rear wheel has about 1/8" play top to bottom and left to
right, the other is tight. I assume these wheel bearing/hub assemblies
should be without any play whatsoever. Is this correct, and can this amout
of play cause the vibration?

thks.

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Joe - 24 Mar 2005 04:19 GMT

You are correct about the play. That's bad. Usually bearings get a little
noisy when they are pitted, but yours may still be smooth, so they might be
quiet.

>I have a 97 G Caravan with vibration at 60 mph and up - not through the
> steering wheel, but through the body of the van. Tire rotation makes no
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> thks.

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maxpower - 24 Mar 2005 10:24 GMT

> I have a 97 G Caravan with vibration at 60 mph and up - not through the
> steering wheel, but through the body of the van. Tire rotation makes no
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> thks.

Replace that wheel bearing. it is bad. comes with hub and all and is easy
to replace

Glenn beasley
Chrysler Tech

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