Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
Rear
Rear Wheel Bearing Adjustment
Adjusting Nut Torques/Procedures
Rear bearing adjustments should be performed using the following procedures whenever the wheel is excessively loose on the spindle or does not
rotate freely.
It should be noted that the tapered roller bearings used on the rear hubs may have a slightly loose feel when properly adjusted. This should be
considered normal.
1. Raise vehicle until tire clears floor.
2. Remove wheelcover or ornament and nut covers.
Remove grease cap from hub, taking care not to damage cap.
Note: Styled steel wheels and aluminum wheels require removal of the wheel and tire assembly to remove the dust cover.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut retainer.
Discard cotter pin.
4. Back off adjusting nut one full turn.
5. Tighten adjusting nut to 23-34 NM (17-25 ft-lbs) while rotating hub and drum assembly to seat bearings, then loosen adjusting nut one-half turn
and re-tighten adjusting nut to 2.7-3.2 NM (24-28 in-lbs) using in-lb torque wrench.
6. Position adjusting nut retainer over adjusting nut so slots in nut retainer flange are in line with cotter pin hole in spindle.
7. Install a new cotter pin and bend ends around retainer flange.
