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Old 08-12-2017, 05:33 PM   #20
Benson
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Default Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?

This was the method I was taught for VW Bug, Bus and Type IIIs also as I remember ...





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Originally Posted by Jim Johnston View Post
Bill Williamson is correct. The bearings must have some preload to function. One method I have not seen here is to use the washer behind the nut to determine tightness. Tighten the nut until you can just move the washer with a screwdriver. I don't recall where I learned this, but I have used this method many years.
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