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Old 02-12-2012, 02:26 PM
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Thanks RojoStar.
FYI: 30+ years ago, my auto instructor told me that when putting the preload on a simple front wheel bearing, if doing a roadside repair and NO TORQUE WRENCH IS AVAILABLE, to tighten it as much as you can with a wrench, spin our rotor (or drum) by hand and after the movement of the rotor has stopped, back off on the nut. Without moving the rotor or drum again, tighten the nut by hand, install the cotter pin and you are set to go. It's probably still good advice if you are in a pinch.