hub bearing preload?
Aug 9, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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hub bearing preload?
Anyone know if the hub bearing preload is adjustable, or is it set by a spacer between the bearings so not adjustable by hubnut tightness
Aug 9, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Anyone know if the hub bearing preload is adjustable, or is it set by a spacer between the bearings so not adjustable by hubnut tightness
The bearing cannot be adjusted its a two piece race inside, the hub nut is 137ft/lbs thats all I'm affraid
Aug 9, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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So the inner races touch and are ground to suit, and a changeout job when you have excessive play?
Aug 9, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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So the inner races touch and are ground to suit, and a changeout job when you have excessive play?
Pretty much Once the hub is torqued the two Races touch and that's it. Once it generates Any free play its a strip out and replace job
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