Wheel Bearing Breakaway Torque Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install special tools MB990998 and MB990326 to the front hub assembly and tighten the nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 226 +/- 29 N.m (167 +/- 21 ft-lb)
- Measure the wheel bearing breakaway torque with the special tools.
Limit: 1.0 N.m (9 in-lb) or less
- Wheel bearing breakaway torque must be under the limit value and there should be no roughness when rotating the hub.