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Wheel Bearing Adjustments

Recommended Wheel Bearing Adjustments from Federal Mogul.

Steer Axle
(Spindle Diameter 1 ½" and Up)
  Double Nut Single Nut
Initial Adjusting Nut Torque 100 ft. lbs., (adjusting nut), Back Off 1 Turn 100 ft. lbs., Back Off 1 Turn
     
Final Adjusting Nut Torque 50 ft. lbs., Back off 1/6 Turn 50 ft. lbs., Install Pin or Back Off Until Pin Aligns
     
Jam Nut or Lock Nut Torque 150 ft. lbs.  

 

Drive and Trailer Axles
(Spindle Diameter 2 3/8" and Up)
Double Nut
Initial Adjusting Nut Torque

150 ft. lbs., Back off 1 Turn

     

Final Adjusting Nut Torque

50 ft. lbs

     
Jam Nut or Lock Nut Torque 250 ft. lbs.

 

Trailer Axles
(Spindle Diameter 3 1/2" and Up)
Single Nut
Adjusting Nut Torque

125 ft. lbs., Install Pin or Back Off
Slightly Until Pins Aligns

     
Note: The wheel must be rotating when making adjustments.

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