Procedures

Wheel Bearing Adjustment

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Use a pry bar in order to move the tire assembly up and down. Observe the following notes:

* If the rear wheel bearings are properly adjusted, the rear wheel bearing end play should be within 0.025-0.178 mm (0.001-0.007 in).
* The movement of the rear wheel hub in relation to the backing plate or spider assembly will be barely noticeable and the rear wheel will turn freely.
* If the adjustment is within specification, continue the removal procedure.
* If the movement is too much, adjust the rear wheel bearings using all of the following steps.

3. Remove the rear wheel bearing (outer) adjust nut and the rear wheel bearing adjust nut lock.
4. Loosen the rear wheel bearing (inner) adjust nut.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important: Rotate the rear tire and the wheel assembly while tightening the rear wheel bearing (inner) adjust nut in order to ensure proper seating of the rear wheel bearings.


5. Rotate the rear tire and the wheel assembly.

Tighten the rear wheel bearing (inner) adjust nut to 68 Nm (50 lb ft).




6. Back off the rear wheel bearing (inner) adjust 60-90 degrees (1/6 to 1/4 turn).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear wheel bearing adjust nut lock.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the rear wheel bearing (outer) adjust nut.

Tighten the rear wheel bearing (outer) adjust nut to 169 Nm (125 lb ft).




3. Bend one tang of the rear wheel bearing adjust nut lock over the flat of each rear wheel bearing adjust nut.
4. Lower the rear axle housing.
5. Install the rear axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement Service and Repair.