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Wheel Bearing Adjustment

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  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 of obtaining running clearance is to lightly tap on brake caliper housing. DO NOT tap on any area that may damage the rotor and lining. DO NOT pry on brake caliper piston.
  4. Running clearance must be maintained throughout bearing adjustment procedure. If proper clearance cannot be maintained, brake caliper must be removed.
  5. While rotating wheel, tighten adjusting nut to 17-25 ft. lbs. (23-34 N.m). Back off adjusting nut 1/2 turn (180 degrees). Tighten adjusting nut to 18-20 INCH lbs. (2.0-2.3 N.m). Install lock cap and new cotter pin.
  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 to align cotter pin holes.
  7. Install cotter pin. Check front wheel rotation. Bearing end play should be .0002-.0050" (.006-.127 mm). Maximum break-away torque required to turn hub should be 25 INCH lbs. (2.82 N.m). 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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