I just did the rear bearing on my ford bantam 20071.6xle. I put the wheel back on and there is alot of play. I have noticed a large black plastic washer/spacer on the floor. Where does it go?

SOURCE: Play in rear wheel

bearing end play is .002''-.006'' this is done by inner spacer shims. sealed bearings can be installed instead of timkin and they are practicaly maintenance free

SOURCE: Rear wheel play

Sounds like either wheel bearins or the spacer is missing

SOURCE: ford fiesta 1999 rear wheel bearings

yes it is one big nut, however it looks like 4 individual nuts due to the fact that they are a thinly stacked layer or thin nuts held together by what you called the tab washer............only way to replace is to get a new one from ford........

Testimonial: "Thank-you for that, I have ordered a new one from the ford dealers. I just wonder why the 4 nuts were fitted in the first place? thank you"

SOURCE: which way does the rear wheel bearing and spacer go

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SOURCE: Hello, I have a 99

Sounds like you've got it together correctly. There is no washer between the brake caliper bracket and the swingarm. You can put the axle in from either direction. We usually put them in from the left side so that we no longer have to remove a muffler to remove the rear wheel. The nut is now on that side. Just make sure the wheel turns smoothly and the brakes work correctly before taking in out on the road. If you hear a chirping noise when you shift gears, your rear belt is too loose.

Good luck
Steve