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LONGHAIR · 04-14-2006, 04:55 PM

Yes, that sounds right. The thing that you have to remember is that the outer nut pushes any thread clearance of the inner nut even tighter. So the "final" adjustment that you spend all of that effort trying to get exactly like the book says will get tighter when you are done. The looser the fit of the threads the more of this effect you get. You are generally better to be a bit loose than tight. So when you put it all together and the pin on the washer doesn't line up.....first try turning the washer over (the holes are off-set from the key) if that doesn't work loosen the nut slightly and try again.

It sounds to me like you have had it too tight in the past.

04-14-2006, 04:55 PM	#8
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: 87 front wheel bearings Yes, that sounds right. The thing that you have to remember is that the outer nut pushes any thread clearance of the inner nut even tighter. So the "final" adjustment that you spend all of that effort trying to get exactly like the book says will get tighter when you are done. The looser the fit of the threads the more of this effect you get. You are generally better to be a bit loose than tight. So when you put it all together and the pin on the washer doesn't line up.....first try turning the washer over (the holes are off-set from the key) if that doesn't work loosen the nut slightly and try again. It sounds to me like you have had it too tight in the past.