Spicer Steer and Drive Wheel Ends Service Manual - Manual (Page 54)

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Appendix
Appendix
Wheel Bearing Adjustment Procedure for Standard Hubs (Not Including Pro-Torque)
STEP 1: Lubricate the wheel bearing with clean axle lubricant of the same type used in the axle sump or hub assembly.
Note: Never use an impact wrench when tightening or loosening lug nuts or bolts during the procedure.
INITIAL
ADJUSTING
NUT
TORQUE
ft.lbs. (N•m)
INITIAL
BACK
OFF
FINAL
ADJUSTING
NUT
TORQUE
ft.lbs. (N•m)
BACK OFF
AXLE
TYPE
BACK OFF
THREADS
PER INCH
BACK OFF
FINAL
BACK OFF
JAM NUT
TORQUE
NUT SIZE
in. (mm)
JAM NUT
TORQUE
TORQ. SPECS.
ft.lbs. (N•m)
ACCEPTABLE
ENDPLAY
in. (mm)
STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8
200 (271)
while rotating
wheel
One
Full
Turn
50 (68 )
while rotating
wheels
Steer
(Front)
Non-Drive
12 1/6 Turn * Install Cotter Pin to lock
Axle Nut in position
0.001-0.005
(0.025-0.127)
***
200 (271)
while rotating
wheel
One
Full
Turn 50 (68 )
while rotating
wheels
Steer
(Front)
Non-Drive 18 1/4 Turn * Install Cotter Pin to lock
Axle Nut in position
0.001-0.005
(0.025-0.127)
***
200 (271)
while rotating
wheel
One
Full
Turn 50 (68 )
while rotating
wheels
Steer
(Front)
Non-Drive 14 1/2 Turn Less than
2-5/8
(66.7)
200-300
(271-407)
0.001-0.005
(0.025-0.127)
***
200 (271)
while rotating
wheel
One
Full
Turn 50 (68 )
while rotating
wheels
Steer
(Front)
Non-Drive 18 1/2 Turn Less than
2-5/8
(66.7)
200-300
(271-407)
0.001-0.005
(0.025-0.127)
***
200 (271)
while rotating
wheel
One
Full
Turn 50 (68 )
while rotating
wheels
Drive 12 1/4 Turn Dowel
Type
Washer 200-300
(271-407)
0.001-0.005
(0.025-0.127)
***
200 (271)
while rotating
wheel
One
Full
Turn 50 (68 )
while rotating
wheels
Drive 16 1/4 Turn Tang Type
Washer
**
200-300
(271-407)
0.001-0.005
(0.025-0.127)
***
* If dowel pin and washer (or washer tang and nut flat) are not aligned, remove the washer, turn it over, and reinstall.
If required, loosen the inner (adjusting) nut just enough for alignment.
** Bendable type washer lock only: Secure nuts by bending one wheel nut washer tang over the inner and outer nut. Bend the
tangs over the closest flat perpendicular to the tang.
*** As measured per procedure with Dial Indicator.