Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Adjust wheel bearing preload after wheel bearing has been replaced or front axle has been reassembled.
1. Before adjustment, thoroughly clean all parts to prevent dirt entry.
2. Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts: Rubbing surface of spindle Contact surface between lock washer and outer wheel bearing Hub cap as shown. Grease seal lip
3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to 34 - 39 Nm (25 - 29 ft. lbs.)





4. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions to seat wheel bearing correctly.
5. Again tighten wheel bearing lock nut to the specified torque. 34 - 39 Nm (25 - 29 ft. lbs.)





6. Turn wheel bearing lock nut back 45°.
7. Fit adjusting cap and new cotter pin. Align cotter pin slot by loosening nut 15° or less.





8. Measure wheel bearing preload and axial end play.
Axial end play: O mm (O inch)
Wheel bearing preload (As measured at wheel hub bolt):
New grease seal: 9.8 - 28.4 N (2.2 - 6.4 lbs.)
Used grease seal: 9.8 - 23.5 N (2.2 - 5.3 lbs.)





9. Repeat above procedures until correct bearing preload is obtained. Spread cotter pin.
10. Install hub cap.