Excessive play in the wheel hub

[Shima]

I took the rear wheel off my 99 I/S today. The splines on the wheel hub and the final drive seemed ok for a 26!yr old bike. The hub section bolted to the wheel is a little loose with play. Is that supposed to be tight, or have some play in it. Seems like it would cause wear having play. I took a picture, but didn't see how to attach it to this post. Thanks.

[Chrisj CMA]

That's called the Flange. It is not bolted to the wheel. Just pry it off. DONT MESS WITH THE FIVE BOLTS.

Sounds like you need new dampeners.

[Chrisj CMA]

What did you discover Shima