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Axle Bearing|Adjustments|Page 10628 > < Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement|Page 10623
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Axle Bearing: Adjustments

Wheel Bearing Adjustment

Preliminary Inspection

Important: Ensure the brakes are fully released and do not drag.

Pull or push the tire at the top back and forth in order to test the wheel bearing play.

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Use a pry bar under the tire as an alternative.

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If the wheel bearing adjustment is correct, the movement will be barely noticeable.

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If the movement is excessive, adjust the bearings.

Adjustment Procedure

Tools Required

 J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the axle shaft.

3. Remove the hub adjuster nut retaining ring.

4. Remove the adjuster nut lock key.

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