WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT cont'd

TM 9-2330-202-14&P

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HUB, BRAKEDRUM, AND WHEEL BEARINGS MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED).

Loosen nut (5) on spindle (4) until hub (2) and brakedrum (11) turn freely.

Torque nut (5) to 30 Ib-ft (41 Nm) while turning hub (2) and brakedrum (11), to seat bearings.

Back off nut (5) 1/16 turn. Finger-tighten nut.

Install new cotter pin (3) in spindle (4) and bend back ends. Make sure hub (2) and brakedrum (11)

turn freely.

Install grease cup (1) on hub (2).

10.

Apply handbrakes (para 2-10).

11.

If removed, install wheel and tire assembly (para 4-44).

12.

Remove jackstands and lower vehicle.

FOLLOW-ON TASKS:

None

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