Should I retorque wheel bearings?
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From: Fredericksburg, VA
Should I retorque wheel bearings?
Today I installed a new rotor and wheel bearings on my drivers side. I did the other side about 2 months ago. I torqued the spindle nut to 25 ft lbs. Should I take the wheel back off tmrw and loosen it and retorque to a lower ft lb? I drove it home after and it seemed fine. I just dont want the whole tire falling off like last time i did it. LOL ANother story completely.
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From: Plattsburgh, New York
When i did my wheel bearing on the driver side of my 04 4X4 I just got it tight with the impact but i also have a 7 year warrenty with the bearing, so i'd say for the heck of it check but impact it tight.
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Do it that way and you'll be fine. Shop manuals are you friend.....and cheap to buy. Personally I think every vehicle should come with a Haynes manual, but because that makes too much sense, it's not so. So EVERY guy with tools should own a Haynes or other shop manual.
I LOVE my shop manual, got it for 30 bucks on eBay. My Haynes manual kind of sucks compared to the shop.
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From: HIXSON
Wow lol good thing you gotta warranty you’ll need it
you’re def gonna need that warranty if did it that way
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From: Pasadena, California
Front Wheel Bearings Torque Spec.
Oh YES! Tighter is not better for the front wheel bearings on the Ranger. I had to read the manual multiple times to make sure I read it right because the torque spec is so low.
I have been doing mine this way for a few years now and it's creeping on 328K miles, still rolling smoothly.
I have been doing mine this way for a few years now and it's creeping on 328K miles, still rolling smoothly.
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