Wheel bearings preload adjust (just 1 nut)

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So I am working on my friends 2001 hzj79.
After re-greasing the Wheel bearings we need to tighten the nut. But I am having a hard time finding the right procedure.
My own 75 series has the 2 nuts with the lock washer.
This 79 series has just 1 nut and then the strange cup for the auto hub seems to lock it in place.

I am guessing it is the same procedure making sure the bearing is seated. Tighten at 56Nm, loosen , repeat...
But with how many Nm should I tighten the last time and then align the grooves.?

Does that make sense?

I am using the online manual but just can not find the precise page

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Thanks. That is perfect. So finish with 49Nm plus whatever it takes to align the next groove and the right resistance turning the hub.

Even though I am not a 100% sure I understand how I install the weird little cup correctly.

Have anyone ever found a video online of someone doing this. Have only seen videos with the traditional luck/unlock hub. Not this Auto hub we have.

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