chrisgcombi

Hi all I have a Mk 4 escort COMBI van ,I had a slow puncture on the front so as I was taking the wheel of it had a slight wobble only from side to side if you hold at quarter past and quarter to . Thought it could b wheel bearing but if you hold at top and bottom there's no play ? .i have noticed the suspension leg moves ..... I have tightened it at the top but still wobbles a tiny bit , anyone know way else it could be , I have replace both track rod ends aswell ,,,,, still stumped . Thanks

Caddyshack

Probably is wheel bearing, worth replacing just in case and then check the bushes and the top mounts.

gcfcos

Could be play in the steering arm (the arm from the rack to the track rod end) or could be the bottom ball joint. Get someone to shake the wheel while u check around for the play

Bailes1992

I can't believe that the obvious has been missed.
The OP clearly stated his strut is loose. On top of the strut is a big rubber mount which is aptly named a 'top mount'. These also contain a bearing and allow the strut to rotate smoothly.
Your top mount is clearly worn and in need of replacement. An easy fix, top mounts are cheap but you will require a spring compressor.

gcfcos

I didn't even read the post name lol just his description yeah gotta be strut top mount worn. Gone through a spate of them this week at work, done 3 sets by this afternoon!!