Frontier XE King Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (2000)
6. Check wheel bearing preload.
a. Turn bearing cage (with respect to axle shaft) two or three times. It must turn smoothly.
b. Attach spring gauge to bearing cage bolt (as shown) an pull it at a speed of 10 rpm to measure preload.
Spring gauge indication: 6.9 - 48.1 N (0.7 - 4.9 kg, 1.5 - 10.8 lb.)
7. Install new oil seal to rear axle housing using a suitable tool.
After installing new oil seal, coat sealing lip with multi-purpose grease.
8. Install new O-ring to rear axle housing.
9. Press ABS sensor rotor onto axle shaft until it contacts wheel bearing lock nut.
10. Position axle shafts in rear axle housing with Tool as a guide
Be careful not to damage oil seal.