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With new bearings and races, or just fresh grease in the old bearings, it is time to put the hub and rotor assembly back onto the spindle. To adjust the wheel bearings, torque the wheel-bearing adjuster nut to 50 lb-ft of torque and then back off a quarter turn. If you don’t have a torque wrench, torque the inner nut until the rotor stops turning and then back off a quarter turn. This should get you in the ballpark but you should check for play by pulling on the rotor. There should be no play and the rotor should rotate freely. Once the bearings are properly adjusted, the lock-ring and wheel bearing lock-nut can be put back on. Torque the outer lock-nut to 50 lb-ft, or until snug, if you don’t have a torque wrench. Then reassemble the rest and enjoy. View Related Article
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