Rear wheel wobble (hub, not bent rim)

[Meek One]

Rode my dads mountain bike and noticed the back wheel (at the hub not bent rim)was wobbling badly. Skewer was tight but hub had A LOT of lateral play in it. Time for new hub or is there a simple fix? Thanks.

 

[artmichalek]

What kind of hub is it? If it has cartridge bearings, they probably have to be replaced. Otherwise the solution could range from just tightening the cones to a full bearing overhaul.

 

[Meek One]

What kind of hub is it? If it has cartridge bearings, they probably have to be replaced. Otherwise the solution could range from just tightening the cones to a full bearing overhaul.

Early 90's Suntour XC PRO.

 

[John M]

Rode my dads mountain bike and noticed the back wheel (at the hub not bent rim)was wobbling badly. Skewer was tight but hub had A LOT of lateral play in it. Time for new hub or is there a simple fix? Thanks.

Could be a bent or broken axle. Best to take the wheel out of the frame and take a closer look.

 

[Meek One]

Could be a bent or broken axle. Best to take the wheel out of the frame and take a closer look.

Took off the wheel and removed skewer. Now what (I love learning stuff like this )?

 

[artmichalek]

Took off the wheel and removed skewer. Now what (I love learning stuff like this )?

Full rundown is here:
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=105

 

[Meek One]

Thanks.

It's about time for me to learn some more in depth bicycle maintenance.

 

[domaindomain]

the cones could have come loose but, if its been like that a while and ridden, the cones / bearings are likely shot and need replacing

not sure about parts for Suntour stuff