Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove axle shaft as outlined previously.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Disengage retainer tang from locknut, then remove locknut and retainer from axle housing tube.
4. While rotating wheel, torque inner adjusting nut to 50 lb ft, then back off nut 1/8 of a turn.
5. Install retainer so that short tang engages nearest slot on adjusting nut.
6. Install outer locknut and torque to 250 lb ft, then bend long tang of retainer into slot of outer nut.