Wheel Bearing Adjustment 2WD
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 safety stands.
- Remove the wheel cover, if used.
- Remove the dust cap from
the hub.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the hub/rotor bearing nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft),
while turning the wheel forward by hand. This will seat the bearings.
Important: Do not back the nut off more than ¼ turn.
- Adjust the nut to so that it is just loose. Then, back the nut off until
the hole in the spindle aligns with a slot in the nut.
- Install a new cotter pin.
6.1. | Make sure the cotter pin ends do not interfere with the cap. |
6.2. | Bend the ends of the cotter pin against the nut. |
6.3. | Cut off any extra pin length. |
- Measure the endplay in
the hub/rotor assembly. Proper endplay is 0.03-0.20 mm (0.001-0.008 in).
- Install the cap to the hub/rotor.
- Install the wheel cover, if used.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.
Wheel Bearing Adjustment C3500HD
Notice: Never preload the front wheel bearings. Damage can result by the steady
load on the roller ends that comes from preloading.
Important:
• | In order to maintain the continuous, smooth functioning of the
front suspension, the front wheel bearings must be correctly adjusted. |
• | The bearings must be a slip fit on the spindle and the wheel bearings
must be lubricated 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 arm.
- Remove the retainer cap.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft), while
rotating the wheel and tire assembly, or the hub/rotor. This will seat the
bearings.
- Back off the nut one flat.
• | If the hole in the spindle lines up with the slot in the nut,
insert the cotter pin. |
• | If these do not line up, back off the nut until the hole and the
slot line up. Do not back off the nut more than one additional flat. |
- Measure the endplay in the hub/rotor. This measurement should
be between 0.013-0.20 mm (0.0005-0.008 in) when
properly adjusted.
- Install the retainer cap.
- Lower the vehicle.