STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
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5
3. Rock the wheel and hub assembly back and forth on the spindle. If there is any observable movement
of the wheel and hub on the spindle, remove dust cap (1) and cotter pin (2) and then tighten the spindle
nut (3) until both bearings (5) fully seat in the bearing cups (7) (Figure 7-31, Page 7-19).
4. Loosen spindle nut one cotter pin position. If the hub does not turn freely, loosen spindle nut one more
cotter pin position.
5. Install a new cotter pin (2). If movement continues, replace the wheel bearings (5) as required.
6. Finger-tighten the wheel lug nuts and lower the vehicle. Tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern to 55
ft-lb (74.6 N·m).
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB REMOVAL
See Front Wheel Brake Drum Removal, Section 6, Page 6-6.
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB INSTALLATION
See Front Wheel Brake Drum Installation, Section 6, Page 6-14.
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Figure 7-31 Front Wheel Bearings and Hub
Front Wheel Bearings and Hubs
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3
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