citroen c5 passenger side wheel bearing

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dudarus1
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citroen c5 passenger side wheel bearing

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got a problem with my c5 bought the car and the passenger side wheel had some play when i got it checked the service and that bearing had been changed not so long ago. anyway got the bearing done at a garage and its still the same could i have a worn hub ?
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Peter.N.
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Re: Citroën c5 passenger side wheel bearing

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Is it a taper roller bearing? If it is you should be able to adjust it.

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dudarus1
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Re: Citroën c5 passenger side wheel bearing

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not sure all i know is the bearing had to be pressed into the hub how can i adjust it ? thanks for your help
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Re: Citroën c5 passenger side wheel bearing

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if its a front bearing we are talking here its not adjustable,
what pulls it up tight is the hub nut and the CV joint, they have to be F/T tight,

try firstly tightening up the hub nut some more
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