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Wheel Bearings (2WD)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel cover and grease cap. Remove cotter pin and retainer.
  2. Loosen adjusting nut 3 turns. Obtain running clearance between brake rotor surface and lining by rocking entire wheel assembly several times to push caliper and brake pads away from rotor.
  3. An alternate method to obtain running clearance may be done by lightly tapping on brake caliper housing. Do not tap on any area that may damage rotor and lining. DO NOT pry on brake caliper piston.
  4. Running clearance must be maintained throughout wheel bearing adjustment procedure. If proper clearance cannot be maintained, brake caliper must be removed.
  5. While rotating wheel assembly, tighten adjusting nut to 17-25 ft. lbs. (23-34 N.m) to seat bearing. Loosen adjusting nut 1/2 turn. Retighten to 18-20 in. lbs. (2.0-2.3 N.m).
  6. Place retainer on adjusting nut. Align nut with cotter pin hole in spindle. If retainer will not align, remove retainer and reposition on adjusting nut. DO NOT turn adjusting nut align cotter pin holes.
  7. Install cotter pin. Check front wheel rotation. If wheel rotates properly, install grease cap and wheel cover.
  8. If rotation is noisy or rough, remove, inspect and lubricate bearings. Before driving vehicle, pump brake pedal several times to restore normal pedal position.
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