Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL BEARING

Seating Bearing:

1) Temporarily tighten axle nut with tightening torque of 49 Nm (5 kg-m, 36 ft-lb), and then turn drum back and forth alternately several times to properly seat bearing and determine bearing stability.

Starting Force Measurement:

2) Turn back nut 1/8 to 1/10 in order to obtain correct starting torque. Measure the starting force as shown.
Starting force when measured at hub bolt:
8.34-14.22 N (0.85-1.45 kg, 1.87-3.20 lb).

Note: Make sure there is no free play in the bearing.

3) Bend lock washer.

Cap To Drum:

4) After installing 0-ring to drum cap, install cap to brake drum by lightly tapping with plastic hammer.

Note:
a. Do not use steel hammer etc..
b. Be sure to use new O-ring