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Wheel Bearing

1. Tighten the wheel bearing spindle nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) while turning the wheel assembly forward by hand to fully seat the bearings. This will remove any grease or burrs, which could cause excessive wheel bearing play.
2. Loosen the wheel bearing spindle nut 180 degrees.
3. Tighten the wheel bearing spindle nut to 61 Nm (9 inch lbs.).
4. Install the new cotter pin and bend the ends.
5. Measure the end play. There will be from 0.03 to 0.13 mm (0.001 to 0.005 inch) end play when the wheel bearing is properly adjusted.
6. Install the dust cap on the hub.