TM 5-4310-451-14
4-69. REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND BRAKEDRUM MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
d.
WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
1.
Tighten slotted nut (6) while turning hub (2) until drag is felt.
2.
Rotate hub (2) 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 (7) in slotted nut (6) and spindle (3).
5.
Install dust cap (8) on hub (2).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
Install wheel (see paragraph 4-67).
Install handbrake cable to axle bracket (see paragraph 4-65).
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