ian99rt

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Well I'm done replacing the bearings in the hub and have the hub on the spindle but looking at mazda's approach to torquing and preloading the bearings seems a bit over complicated.

Can someone tell me the procedure they used to set and lock the spindle nut to the appropriate loading???

Chuck

iTrader: (2)

I've always cranked it down tight, and then let off just enough to barely begin feeling some play in the wheel. I agree the official methodology is a bit complicated. I've never had any problems with this.

ian99rt

iTrader: (7)

Thanks I tightend it up by hand then gave it an 1/8 additional turn

buttsjim

The FSM method is quick and simple. You can find a pull scale for about $4 at Walmart, in the section where they sell fishing gear. Once you have that, the rest is easy.

Black91n/a

I actually just had a discussion about this with a mechanic I know. He bolts on the wheel, then tightens it untill there's no more play, that's all. With new bearings it's good to give it a little extra, as they'll settle in and loosen up. Check them again in a week or two and re-adjust if necessary.

Valkyrie

I just torque it to 16 pounds, and loosen it just enough so it turns easily.

fusion-turbo

Just tighten untill theres no play on the vertical plane (if you check horizontally, you might turn the wheels/steering rack)

If new bearings, give and extra 1/8th turn... make sure it spins smooth with no resistance and you're good