Spicer Dana Spicer Steer Axles - Service Manaul - Manual (Page 40)

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Wheel Bearing Adjustment
Single Nut (Castle Nut) Locking System
1. Inspect the spindle threads and spindle nut for cor-
rosion and clean thoroughly or replace as required.
Note: Proper assembly and adjustment is not possible if the
threads or adjusting nut are corroded.
2. Pre-lubricate all bearings.
3. Install the inner bearing in to the hub and install the
wheel seal.
4. If grease lubricant is used, fill the hub cavity with the
appropriate lubricant.
5. Install the hub on the spindle with care, to prevent
damage or distortion to the wheel seal.
Never mix grease and oil lubricants.
6. Install the retaining washer.
7. Install castle nut. Seat the bearing by tightening the
nut to 200 lbs. ft. while rotating the hub.
8. Back off the adjusting nut 1/2 turn.
9. Retighten the nut to 50 lbs. ft.
10. Back off the adjusting nut 1/8th turn.
11. Install cotter pin. If cotter pin hole is not lined-up,
loosen nut to first locking position.
12. Check endplay for .001" - .005".
13. Bend cotter pin legs to secure.
CAUTION
1
3
2
1 - Cotter pin
2 - Washer, retaining
3 - Castle nut