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Buick (1965-73)

Spin wheel in forward direction. Snug up spindle nut to fully seat bearings. Back off spindle nut until just loose. Now hand snug up spindle nut. Do not install cotter pin if holes line up, instead loosen nut a minimum of 1/12 turn and a maximum of 1/6 turn. Install a new cotter pin. Under no circumstances is the spindle nut to be even finger tight. When bearing is properly adjusted there will be.002-.006" end play.