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Old 10-06-2013, 01:40 PM   #9
gchemist
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Re: Ceramic wheel bearings?

There is no tool to tell you. It's experience on setting the load. I tighten mine until the wheel does not spin freely. It ensures bearings are snug and sealed. I back off until it spins freely. I mean really free. Then I tighten it up again while spinning it every 1/4 turn. I like to get almost a full revolution before setting the cotter pin. Pull the tire outward. If it moves, bearings are too loose. Tighten a little more.
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