rossow (mn)
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My 1978 John Deere 212 has developed movement on the left rear wheel. It feels just like when a car or truck front wheel bearing isn't adjusted tight enough -- when I grip the tire and wiggle it I get slight movement side to side and top to bottom. There's no adjustment on the Deere. The wheel lugs are tight, and the hub is tight on the axle. I suspect an outer bearing (outer edge of bearing in the axle trumpet). If it's a bearing and not something worse in the transaxle, is it a DIY job? I have tons of tools, jacks, etc., and a lot of mechanical experience. I just don't want to get into an unfamiliar project and make it worse than it already is. What advice do you have?