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4-68. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
d. INSTALLATION
1.
Position hub (1) on axle (8).
2.
Pack outer wheel bearing cone (3) with grease. Position outer wheel bearing cone on hub (1) and axle (8), and
Install keywasher (4) and slotted nut (6) on spindle (2).
e. WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
1.
Tighten slotted nut (6) while turning hub (1) until drag is felt.
2.
Rotate hub (1) one full turn and loosen slotted nut (6) while rocking hub back and forth until looseness Is felt.
3.
Tighten slotted nut (6) until looseness is no longer felt.
4.
Install new cotter pin (5) in slotted nut (6) and spindle (2).
5.
Install dust cap (7) on hub (1).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
• Install wheel (see paragraph 4-67).
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