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ubtripn · 11-10-2012, 05:34 PM

Just finished inner and outer bearings - how much resistance should i get when I spin it by grabbing a lug bolt? It turns but can anybody explain about how much?

When I turn mine it goes around once. (Wheel is off) Front wheel.

ubtripn · 11-10-2012, 06:11 PM

Nevermind, I found it on the board searching. The castle nuts on my front bearings were completely loose when I opened it up!!!

NoNeck · 11-10-2012, 06:18 PM

I'm guessing you are talking about the bearings for the front. You should pre-load the bearings by getting the castle nut seated good and tight... in shade tree terms, a good grunt. Then, back the nut off to the nearest hole in the spindle that the cotter pin will slide through. You should be set.

I don't think you can really go by resistance because of variances in temperature, axle grease, new or old races, etc. Plus, pre-loading the bearings is important to lessen premature wear. Others may disagree.

Good luck.

ubtripn · 11-10-2012, 06:28 PM

Thank yo VERY much. I torqued to 40 then backed off to the cotter pin hole, I could here it set. The wheel is good and steady now but holy crud was removing the races a pain!!!

quentin hill · 01-22-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ubtripn

Did you ever find a resolution? Thanks for any help/info that you can provide.

I did, it was the front left brake pad. It was rocking back and forth in the calliper. So I put some new brake pads on it and no more noise.

11-10-2012, 05:34 PM	#1
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Need some fast help Just finished inner and outer bearings - how much resistance should i get when I spin it by grabbing a lug bolt? It turns but can anybody explain about how much? When I turn mine it goes around once. (Wheel is off) Front wheel.

11-10-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Need some fast help Nevermind, I found it on the board searching. The castle nuts on my front bearings were completely loose when I opened it up!!!

11-10-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Need some fast help I'm guessing you are talking about the bearings for the front. You should pre-load the bearings by getting the castle nut seated good and tight... in shade tree terms, a good grunt. Then, back the nut off to the nearest hole in the spindle that the cotter pin will slide through. You should be set. I don't think you can really go by resistance because of variances in temperature, axle grease, new or old races, etc. Plus, pre-loading the bearings is important to lessen premature wear. Others may disagree. Good luck. __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

11-10-2012, 06:28 PM	#4
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Need some fast help Thank yo VERY much. I torqued to 40 then backed off to the cotter pin hole, I could here it set. The wheel is good and steady now but holy crud was removing the races a pain!!!



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