Xterra XE 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2002)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Bearing
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
Check axial end play.
Axial end play:...........................0 mm (0 inch)
Adjust wheel bearing preload if there is any axial end play or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly.
Preload Adjustment (4WD models)
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 (as shown)...............18 - 23 grams (0.63 - 0.81 ounces)
3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool to.......78 - 98 Nm (8 - 10 kg.m, 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 kg.m, 0 ft. lbs.).
6. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool to............0.5 - 1.5 Nm (0.05 - 0.15 kg.m, 4.3 - 13.0 inch lbs.)
7. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.