adjusting front wheel bearings

[Harry Cummings]

after getting all the bearings packed and
installed,the wheel back on the spindle.
what is the proper procdure for tightening
the wheel bearing?working on a99.
thanks

 

[B.G. Smith]

Tighten nut to 30-40 ft pounds to preload bearings while rotating hub/rotor. Stop hub/rotor and loosen nut to completely release bearing preload torque. Tighten the nut finger tight and install the nut lock. Install new carter pin. The end play should be 0. 001-0. 003 in. ( from 99 manual)

------------------
White 99 3500, QC, 3:55, auto. most options except leather, Line-X bed liner, fiberglass running boards Rancho 9000s, bug shield and window vents, black vented 5th wheel tailgate, 110 gal. aux. fuel tank.

 

[rraulston]

you know, there are a thousand ways people adjust them. Everyone has their own trick, But as the other replier stated, use a dial indicator against the rotor and accurately set them. I do all of mine at . 003-. 005. They will last a long time loose, but not long at all too tight. RRR

------------------
1996 3500 diesel 5 speed 2wd BONE STOCK 20 mpg