Wheel Bearing Adjustment Independent
Notice: Never preload the front wheel bearings. Damage can result by the steady
load on the roller ends that comes from preloading.
Important:
• | Adjust the front wheel bearings correctly in order to ensure the
front suspension functions properly. |
• | The bearings must be a slip fit on the spindle. |
• | Lubricate the bearings in order to ensure that the roller bearings
will roll and not skid. |
• | The spindle nut must have a free-running fit on the spindle threads. |
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands
under the lower control arms.
- Remove the dust cap (5)
from the hub/rotor (7).
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Remove the cotter
pin (6).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft), while
turning the wheel and tire assembly forward by hand. This will seat the bearings.
- Back the nut off to a just loose position.
- Finger tighten the nut.
Important: Do not back the nut off more than ½ of a nut flat.
- Back off the nut until the hole in the spindle lines up with a slot
on the nut.
- Install a new cotter pin. Make sure the cotter pin ends do not
interfere with the dust cap.
- Measure the endplay in
the hub/rotor assembly. This measurement should be between 0.03 mm
(0.0012 in), and 0.13 mm (0.005 in) when properly
adjusted.
- Install the dust cap on the hub/rotor.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly, if removed.
- Lower the vehicle.
Wheel Bearing Adjustment I-Beam
For the front axle, hub and components, refer to