Wheel Bearing Adjustment

Wheel Bearing Adjustment (11 Inch Axle)

Preliminary Inspection

Important: Ensure sure the brakes are fully released and do not drag.

Pull or push the tire at the top back and forth in order to test the wheel bearing play.

^ Use a pry bar under the tire as an alternative.
^ If the wheel bearing adjustment is correct, the movement will be barely noticeable.
^ If the movement is excessive, adjust the bearings.

Adjustment Procedure

Tools Required
J2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the axle shaft.
3. Disengage the lock tab from the outer wheel bearing adjuster nut.





4. Remove the outer wheel bearing adjuster nut using the J2222-C.





5. Remove the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Tighten the inner wheel bearing adjuster nut using the J2222-C.

Tighten
Tighten the inner wheel bearing adjuster nut to 68 Nm (50 lb ft) while rotating the wheel hub assembly.

7. Make sure the bearing cones are seated and are in contact with the spindle shoulder.
8. Loosen the inner wheel bearing adjuster nut and retighten the adjuster nut using the J2222-C.

Tighten
Tighten the inner wheel bearing adjuster nut to 47 Nm (35 lb ft) while rotating the wheel hub assembly.

9. Loosen the inner wheel bearing adjuster nut 135150 degrees by turning the nut counterclockwise using the J2222-C.
10. Install the new wheel bearing adjuster nut lock as follows:





10.1. Bend the outer tab on the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock as shown.
10.2. Install the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock onto the axle shaft aligning the inner tab with the slot on the axle shaft.
10.3. If the outer tab on the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock does not engage one of the slots on the inner wheel bearing adjuster nut, remove the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock and turn the outer wheel bearing adjuster nut counterclockwise using the J2222-C until the slot on the inner wheel bearing adjuster nut is aligned with the outer tab on the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock.
10.4. Re-install the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock.





11. Install the outer wheel bearing adjuster nut using the J2222-C.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

12. Tighten the outer wheel bearing adjuster nut.

Tighten
Tighten the outer wheel bearing adjuster nut to 88 Nm (65 lb ft).

13. Bend the tab of the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock that aligns with the slot on the outer wheel bearing adjuster nut.

Specification
Bend on of the tab of the wheel bearing adjuster nut lock over the outer wheel bearing adjuster nut to a minimum of 60 degrees.

14. The final bearing adjustment should be 0.025 - 0.25 mm (0.001 - 0.010 in).
15. Install the axle shaft.
16. Install the tire and the wheel assembly.
17. Lower the vehicle.