Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT

1. While rotating wheel forward, torque spindle nut to 12 lb ft
2. Back off nut until ``just loose'' then hand tighten nut and back it off again until either hole in spindle lines up with hole in nut. Do not back off nut more than 1/2 flat.
3. Install new cotter pin. With wheel bearing properly adjusted, there will be .001---.005 inch endplay.