Maxima Wagon V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1986)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2.
Torque wheel locknut to 18-25 ft. lbs.
3.
Turn wheel hub several times in both directions to seat bearing.
4.
Loosen wheel bearing nut and retorque to 6.5-8.7 ft. lbs.
5.
Turn wheel hub several times in both directions to seat bearing.
6.
Torque wheel bearing nut to 6.5-8.7 ft. lbs.
7.
Align cotter pin hole in spindle with slit in locknut. If holes do not align, tighten locknut slightly.
8.
Measuring wheel bearing torque required to start rotation. Using a spring scale hooked on a hub bolt, measure starting torque. Starting torque
should be 3.1 lbs. maximum with new grease seal or 2.4 lbs. maximum with used grease seal.