TM 10-3930-653-14&P • Rear Wheel Bearing Pre-load Adjustment (1)   As shown in Fig.4-442, apply grease on the hub, inner bearing, outer bearing and cap. Also apply grease on the lip of the oil seals. (2)   Set bearings on the hub and install the hub on the knuckle spindle. (3)   Put plain washer and tighten the castle nut to the torque of 21-24 kg.m (151.9-173.6 ft.lbs).  Back off the castle nut then retighten to the torque of 1 kg.m (7.2 ft.lbs). (4)  Lightly tapping the hub with a wooden hammer, rotate the hub 3 to 4 turns to make certain there is no looseness. (5)   Tighten the castle nut to the position which allows the cotter pin to be set. (6)   Tapping  the  hub  with  a  wooden  hammer,  rotate  the  hub  3  to  4  turns  to  secure  smooth  rotation  and  measure  the starting torque.  Starting torque: 0.3-0.8 kg.m (2.2-5.8 ft.lbs) (7)   When the starting torque is over the specified one, replace plain washer and castle nut. (8)   After the specified starting torque is obtained, lock the castle nut with cotter pin. (9)   Put grease in the cap and drive it into the hub. Fig. 4-442.  Pre-load Adjustment 4-221

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