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Front Wheel Bearing - 2WD

Tighten bearing nut to 16 ft. lbs. (22 N.m) on all models except S series, 12 ft. lbs. (16 N.m) on S series, while spinning wheel forward. Back off nut until it is just loose. Hand-tighten nut, then loosen slightly (no more than 1/12 turn) until cotter pin can be inserted. End play should be .001-.005" (.03-.13 mm).