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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 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. Install outer front wheel bearing. Install front wheel outer bearing retainer washer. Install spindle nut. Tighten spindle nut to 17-24 ft. lbs. (23-34 N.m) while rotating disc and hub.
  6. Loosen spindle nut. Tighten spindle nut to 17 INCH lbs. (2 N.m) while rotating brake disc and hub. Install nut retainer, cotter pin and grease cup.
  7. 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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