Posted by Vaughn [172.69.140.187] on Saturday, March 02, 2024 at 10:53:26 :
In Reply to: Re: Rear Wheel Bearings posted by Glenn in Maine [172.71.255.21] on Friday, March 01, 2024 at 13:51:00 :
Additional notes. Class 6, 7 & 8 trucks are heavier vehicles than the PW so I would be careful using the amount of torque suggested due to the possibility of stripping or galling threads. It has been my experience that bearings do differ slightly among manufacturers so after tightening the bearing nut, grab the top and bottom of the wheel and try moving it side to side to determine if there is play. If you find play in the bearings, tighten until gone. I do believe rotating the tire backwards while tightening the nut until it can’t be tightened anymore using the socket and bar is your safest approach to a tight nut.
