D. Bearing Adjustment
1. Feel and Drag Method
Tighten slotted nut until hub drags slightly when rotated. (Rotating the hub while tightening the nut seats the
bearing.) Loosen the slotted nut 1/6 turn (1 hex) to align nut slot with the cotter pin hole. Wheel should turn freely.
Insert new cotter pin through nut and spindle. If necessary loosen, never tighten, nut to align slot with the hole in the
spindle. Bend one leg of cotter pin over the end of the spindle and the other leg over the nut. Tap legs slightly to set.
Cotter pin must be tight. If equipped with Posi-Lube, bend tang back into position.
2. Torque Wrench Method
Make sure nut is loose. Tighten nut with torque wrench to an initial torque of 50 ft. lbs. Loosen nut from initial
torque and finger tighten. Insert new cotter pin through nut and spindle. If equipped with Posi-Lube, reset tang. If
necessary loosen, never tighten, nut to align slot with the hole in the spindle. Bend one leg of cotter pin over the end
of the spindle and the other leg over the nut. Tap legs slightly to set. Cotter pin must be tight.
POSI-LUBE LUBRICATION PROCEDURE
Posi-Lube Lubrication Procedure
1.
Remove the rubber cap at end of the grease cap.
2.
Using a standard grease gun place the tip onto the grease fitting at the end of the spindle.
3.
Pump the grease into the fitting as you continue pressure you will notice the old grease coming out at the
cap. When you begin to see the new grease, remove the gun and clean off any excess and replace the
rubber cap.
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