On Tue, Jul 9, 1996 5:13 PM PDT frodo4(at)ix.netcom.com (John Souders) wrote:
>Does anyone know the correct procedure for tightening the
>bearing nuts on my Series IV.
I just did that job this spring, what did I do? My manual (WSM 145 for the
series 5) says:
1. Using a torque wrench apply torque to the castellated nut until a
reading of 15-20 lbs. ft. is obtained, spinning the front wheel
simultaneously.
2. Release the nut one to one and a half flats, spin the front wheel and
check the end float by using a dial gauge. (The end float is the variance in
the horizontal plane of the hub end as it is rotating). The spec given for
the end float is .002 /.007 in.
3. If not within spec adjust the castellated nut accordingly.
I didn't have a dial gauge to check the end float when I changed my bearings.
I was told that "finger snug" of the castellated nut will give the proper
end float (this should be in the same range as backing off the nut the 1 1/2
flats, if not, something is wrong). That is what I did, seems to work fine.
Terry Edlund
San Diego, CA
B395009965
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