Spicer Wheel Ends Service Manual, Steer & Drive Wheel Ends - Manual (Page 46)

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End-play Procedure
Verify Wheel End-play (Standard Axles)
Verify that end-play meets specification using a dial indicator.
An indicator with 0.001" (0.03 mm) resolution is required.
Wheel end-play is the free movement of the tire and wheel
assembly along the spindle axis.
Correct end-play is 0.001"–0.005" (0.025–0.127 mm).
Note: Endplay when using a Pro-Torq Nut is 0.001"-0.003"
(0.025-0.076 mm).
1. Attach a dial indicator with its magnetic base to the
hub or brake drum as shown below.
2. Adjust the dial indicator so that its plunger or pointer
is against the end of the spindle with its line of action
approximately parallel to the axis of the spindle.
3. Grasp the wheel assembly at the 3 o’clock and
9 o’clock positions. Push the wheel assembly in and
out while oscillating it to seat the bearings. Read
bearing endplay as the total indicator movement.
If end-play is not within specification,
readjustment is required.
Adjust End-play with Tire and Wheel Assembly
Adjust End-play with Wheel Hub
Readjust Wheel End-play Procedure
Excessive End-play: If end-play is greater than 0.005"
(0.127 mm), remove the outer nut and pull the lock washer
away from the inner nut, but not off the spindle. Tighten the
inner nut to the next alignment hole of the dowel-type washer
(if used). Reassemble the washer and retorque the outer nut.
Verify end-play with a dial indicator.
Insufficient End-play: If end-play is not present, remove the
outer nut and pull the lock washer away from the inner nut,
but not off the spindle. Loosen the inner nut to the next
adjustment hole of the dowel-type washer (if used). Reassem-
ble the washer and retorque the outer nut. Verify end-play with
a dial indicator.
Fine Tuning the End-play: If, after performing the
readjustment procedures, end-play is still not within the
0.001"–0.005" (0.025–0.127 mm) range, disassemble and
inspect the components. If parts are found to be defective,
replace the defective parts, reassemble and repeat wheel
bearing adjustment procedure. Verify end-play with a dial
indicator.
CAUTION
With indicator mounted at bottom,
push/pull at sides of drum