Rear Wheel Bearing Rotation Sliding Resistance Check

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Disconnect driveshaft at companion flange, refer to "Driveshaft, Replace.
3. Remove caliper assembly and suspend with wire.

Fig.26 Rear Wheel Bearing Rotation Sliding Resistance Check:

4. Attach a spring balance to hub bolt, then pull balance at a right angle to bolt. Measure rotation starting torque.
5. If rotation starting torque is less than 6 inch lbs., bearing is satisfactory.
6. If rotation starting torque is more than 6 inch lbs., ensure tightening torque of axle shaft companion flange nut is as follows:
a. Ensure torque is 116-159 ft. lbs. on Laser and 1994 Talon.
b. Ensure torque is 137 ft. lbs. on Stealth less turbo.
c. Ensure torque is 188-217 ft. lbs. on Stealth with turbo.
7. If torque is satisfactory, replace wheel bearing.