Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
Front
Wheel Bearings
The front wheel bearings are of a cartridge design and are pregreased, sealed and require no scheduled maintenance.
The bearings are preset and cannot be adjusted.
If a bearing is disassembled for any reason, it must be replaced as a unit. No individual service seals, roller or races are available.
The hub nut torque of 245-270 NM (180-200 ft-lbs) restricts bearing/hub relative movement and maintains axial position of the hub.
Due to the importance of the hub nut torque/tension relationship, take the following precautions during service:
1. Since the bearing cannot be adjusted, the hub nut retainer must not be backed off after reaching the required torque of 245-270 NM (180-200
ft-lbs) during installation.
2. The hub nut must be replaced with a new nut whenever the nut is backed off or removed.
Never reuse the nut.
3. Impact-type tools must not be used to tighten the hub nut or bearing damage will result.
4. The hub and CV joint splines have an interference fit requiring special tools for disassembly. The hub nut retainer must not be used to
accomplish assembly.
5. To remove the hub nut retainer, apply sufficient torque to the nut to overcome the prevailing torque feature of the nut collar.
