TAPERED ROLLER BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

RP-618
Step 1:

Lubricate the tapered roller bearing with clean axle lubricant of the same type used in the axle sump or hub
assembly.
NOTE: Never use an impact wrench when tightening or loosening lug nuts or bolts during the procedure.

INITIAL
ADJUSTING
NUT TORQUE

STEP 2

INITIAL
BACK OFF

STEP 3

FINAL
ADJUSTING
NUT TORQUE

BACK OFF

THREADS
PER INCH

AXLE
TYPE

STEP 4

STEP 5
12
Steer
(Front)
Non-Drive

200 lbfzft
(271Nzm)
While
Rotating
Wheel

One Full
Turn

50 lbfzft
(68 Nzm)
While
Rotating
Wheels

18

FINAL BACK
OFF

12
Drive
16

16

SPECIFICATIONS

STEP 7

1 Turn *
6
1 Turn *
4

Install Cotter Pin to Lock Axle

Nut in Position
Less Than

1 Turn *
2

25

200-300 lbfzft
(271-407Nzm)

1 Turn *
4

(66.7 mm)
Dowel Type
Washer
Tang Type
Washer **
Less Than

300-400 lbfzft
(407-542 Nzm)
200-275 ibfzft
(271-373 Nzm)

1 Turn *
4

25

300-400 lbfzft
(407-542 Nzm)

12
Trailer

TORQUE

NUT SIZE

STEP 6

14
18

JAM NUT TORQUE

ACCEPTABLE
END PLAY

STEP 8
0.001 0.005
(.025 - .127
mm)
As Measured
Per
Procedure
With Dial
Indicator

(66.7mm)

*
**

If dowel pin and washer (or washer tang and nut flat) are not aligned, remove the washer, turn it over and reinstall. If required, loosen
the inner (adjusting) nut just enough for alignment.
Bendable type washer lock only: Secure nuts by bending one wheel nut washer tang over the inner and outer nut. Bend the tangs over
the closest flat perpendicular to the tang.

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