Axle Nut
- INSTALL AXLE HUB WITH DISCa. Place the axle hub on the spindle.
b. Install a new outer bearing and claw washer.
- ADJUST PRELOAD
a. Install and torque the nut.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
b. Turn the hub several times to make the bearing more smoothly.
c. Loosen the nut until it can be turned by hand.
d. Using a spring tension gauge, measure and make a note down of the frictional force of the oil seal.
HINT: Make sure to check preload in the direction of rotation.
e. Tighten the nut until the preload is within the specified value.
Preload (at starting):
Frictional force plus 6 - 18 N (0.6 - 1.8 kgf, 1.3 - 4.0 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Make sure to check preload in the direction of rotation.
f. Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and measure the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less