3500 Except HD

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Hub, Knuckle & Bearing Components. 2WD Models:

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel cover, if equipped.
3. Remove cap from hub/disc assembly.
4. Remove cotter pin.
5. Tighten nut (12), Fig. 1, to 12 lb ft, while turning wheel forward by hand. This will seat the bearing.
6. Loosen nut (12) to a just loose position, then back nut off until hole in the spindle aligns with a slot in the nut. Do not back the nut off more than 1/2 flat.