Frontier XE 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Adjust wheel bearing preload after wheel bearing has been replaced or front axle has been reassembled.
Adjust wheel bearing preload as follows:
1. Before adjustment, thoroughly clean all parts to prevent dirt entry.
2. Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
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Threaded portion of spindle
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Contact surface between wheel bearing washer and outer wheel bearing
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Grease seal lip
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Wheel hub 18 - 23 grams (0.63 - 0.81 ounce)
3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool to 78 - 98 Nm (58 - 72 ft. lbs.).
4. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
5. Loosen wheel bearing lock nut so that torque becomes 0 Nm (0 ft. lbs.).
6. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool to 0.5 - 1.5 Nm (4.3 - 13.0 inch lbs.).
7. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
8. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool to 0.5 - 1.5 Nm (4.3 - 13.0 inch lbs.).
9. Measure wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 inch)