TSE DPT40-B, Owner'S Manual

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Bearing Adjustment and Hub Replacement
If the hub has been removed or bearing adjustment is required,
the following adjustment procedure must be followed:
1. After placing the hub, bearings, washers, and spindle nut
back on the axle spindle in reverse order as detailed in the
previous section on hub removal, rotate the hub assembly
slowly while tightening the spindle nut to approximately 50
lbs.-ft. (12" wrench or pliers with full hand force.)
2. Then loosen the spindle nut to remove the torque. Do not
rotate the hub.
3. Finger tighten the spindle nut until just snug.
4. Back the spindle nut out slightly until the first castellation
lines up with the cotter key hole and insert the cotter pin.
5. Bend over the cotter pin legs to secure the nut.
6. Nut should be free to move with only restraint being the
cotter pin.
For E-Z Lube® axles using the new nut retainer:
1. Finger tighten the nut until just snug, align the retainer to
the machined flat on the spindle and press the retainer onto
the nut. The retainer should snap into place. Once in place,
the retainer/nut assembly should be free to move slightly.
2. If the nut is too tight, remove the retainer and back the nut
off approximately one twelfth of a turn and reinstall the
retainer. The nut should now be free to move slightly.
3. Reinstall grease cap.
Typical E-Z Lube® After Spring 2002
"D" Washer
Nut
Nut Retainer
Hubs/Drums/Bearings