Description

If your rear wheel has side to side play (loose rattle) then it's time to get this tightened up before causing any further damage.  If you continue to ride your bike, the play in the hub allows room for the bearing to impact the bearing races and damage them - also referred to as 'pitting'.  If not tightened early enough, this can lead to requiring a wheel replacement.

Hub type determines how easing it is to access the cones.