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Old 03-14-2013, 01:56 AM   #5
Tom Wesenberg
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Default Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

I would never have the front bearing tighter than what the weight of a 10" Cresent wrench could give it when setting at the 3 o'clock position.

I spint the wheel while I snug the nut, then back off and very lightly snug again to where thye cotter goes in. I'd rather be too loose than too tight on the nut. I've never had to replace a bad front wheel bearing doing it this way, and never had front end alignment problems. Another way to put the idea of tightness, is to use a pair of pliers sticking straight out (in line with the spindle) and snug the nut. NO TIGHTER than that and you'll be fine.
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