what is this?

[an_corp09]

i realized i was missing something rather important on my 280zx a day ago and for the life of me i can't think of what it is called could someone help me out?

its the gold colored piece

[Arne]

Bearing dust cover

[an_corp09]

Thanks Arne

I came to noticing it when all of a sudden my z jerked to the right i found metal shavings in it too... >.< its only been a few miles that it had to be like that, so do i just have to put in more grease and put the cap back in?

[240ZX]

If you found metal shavings in the bearing assembly, it's time to change them out for new ones!

[an_corp09]

I don't know alot about cars, but i really want to do all of this myself, does anyone know where i can get the dust cover and bearings from?

[rtaylor]

Try your local Nissan dealer, that is where I got mine from. If not there, MSA has them in stock.

[Bart Hoedemaker]

It's important that the cap keep the grease in there for the bearing, best to put some grease in the cap, and then push it on.

[RogerZ]

what you are really missing is the plastic piece that covers up the grease cap. it is chrome colored and has a Z on it. not to say your wheel bearins aren't ready to quit working tho.