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Jacko
08-13-2024, 12:29 AM
Greetings I purchased my MK3 in 2008 on the road 2011 and have 24,000 carefree miles. Had it up on EZcar lift and noticed about 3/8 play in rear wheel drivers side checked around every 30 degrees. If needed where do I order aluminum knuckle assembly. I assume it comes complete just mount it put pad bracket on and caliper and tire and away we go. Its been so long since I worked on this car I don't remember if it came as an assembly. i was 13 years ago I can't remember what I did last week. Any way advice or info would be appreciated. Thanks

Nigel Allen
08-13-2024, 04:22 AM
Is the axle nut torqued to spec?

michael everson
08-13-2024, 04:38 AM
That would be a T-Bird IRS. As Nigel said check the axle nut first. If its tight, you likely need new bearings. Here is a link to how it is done.
Mike
https://www.sccoa.com/articles/rearwheelbearing.php

Jacko
08-13-2024, 07:22 AM
Yes the nut was torqued to spec and is still tight. Thanks guys