Spirit L6-258 4.2L VIN C 2-bbl (1982)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
1982 - 83 EXC. EAGLE
1. To adjust bearings tighten spindle nut to 25 ft. lbs. while rotating the wheel to seat bearings.
2. Then loosen spindle nut 1-3 turn and with wheel rotating, retorque spindle nut to 6 inch pounds.
3. Place the nut retainer on spindle nut with the slots of the retainer aligned with the cotter pin hole on the spindle.
4. Install cotter pin and dust cap.