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Wheel Bearing Breakaway Torque Check

INSPECTION
WHEEL BEARING BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK





1. Install the special tools MB990998 and MB990326 to the front hub assembly and tighten the nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 226 ± 29 Nm (167 ± 21 ft. lbs.)

2. Measure the wheel bearing breakaway torque with special tools.

Limit: 1.0 Nm (9 inch lbs.) or less

3. Wheel bearing breakaway torque must be under the limit value and there should be no roughness when rotating the hub.