Questions. I just went through and cleaned and repacked both the front and rear wheel bearings. Only one bearing was replaced that being the outer front right. I followed the threads on the forum for measuring preload (fish scale method), but I've already got some play/movement in the front right wheel. So-
1. Is it common to have to re-set the preload after 1000 miles when a new bearing/bearings are installed?
2. What is the normal interval for adjusting the preload in the wheel bearings?
3. How soon must minor play be fixed? I ask because I borrowed the 54mm socket but plan to order my own now. Can we continue to drive in the mean time?
IMHO the fish scale method is crap as the scale pulled at ~8lbs with preload set up to 30ft/lbs, so I ended up setting the preload at 4ft/lbs as per the FSM. But since I now I have a loose bearing I'm tempted to just set the preload to 10ft/lb and forget the scale altogether. Thoughts?
1. Is it common to have to re-set the preload after 1000 miles when a new bearing/bearings are installed?
2. What is the normal interval for adjusting the preload in the wheel bearings?
3. How soon must minor play be fixed? I ask because I borrowed the 54mm socket but plan to order my own now. Can we continue to drive in the mean time?
IMHO the fish scale method is crap as the scale pulled at ~8lbs with preload set up to 30ft/lbs, so I ended up setting the preload at 4ft/lbs as per the FSM. But since I now I have a loose bearing I'm tempted to just set the preload to 10ft/lb and forget the scale altogether. Thoughts?
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