Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. While rotating wheel assembly in forward direction, torque spindle nut to 12 lb ft to fully seat the bearings.
3. Back off spindle nut until just loose, then tighten nut finger tight.
4. Loosen nut until either hole in spindle aligns with a spindle nut slot, then install new cotter pin.
5. Measure hub endplay, which should measure .001---.005 inch.