7. torquing wheel bearings – Miller Electric HWY-210 User Manual

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3-7. Torquing Wheel Bearings

Ref. ST-800 441-A

Y Loss of control hazard. To

prevent injury and damage,

check and repack wheel

bearings once a year or ev-

ery 12,000 miles (19,500

km), whichever comes

first.

Y Use proper equipment to

lift and support unit.

Y Do not put any body part

under trailer while lifting or

performing maintenance.

.

Torque wheel bearings when-
ever hub nut is removed or

hub is too loose.

Repack bearings according to

Section 3-6.

Torque nut while turning hub forward.

Turn nut until “just loose.”

Install new cotter pin and bend ends around nut. Install cap.

Install wheel (See Safety Precautions) and recheck endplay.

Check hub endplay. If loose,

remove wheel and go to next step.

Remove cap and cotter pin.

Tools Needed:

0.01 in (0.2 mm)

endplay maximum

Torque to 12 ft lb

(16 N·m)

Further loosen nut until first slot

in nut aligns with hole in spindle.

13/16, 1-1/2 in

Y Do not loosen nut

more than 1/8 turn

in this step.

Y Pin must not rub on

cap.

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