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Old 03-22-2017, 09:05 PM   #8
C1ph3r
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Re: Wheel bearing preload / spindle nut torque?

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Originally Posted by GASoline71 View Post
No need to torque the nut. If you overtighten the nut, You can put stress on the bearing causing drag, which will cause heat, which will destroy a bearing, which can destroy a spindle.

In the 30+ years I've worked on cars and trucks I've never used a torque wrench on a spindle nut with roller bearings. No need to.

Gary
Great thanks. So what about my current situation? Do I need to pull my rotors and bearings and go get new bearings?
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