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Pontiac T1000 L4-98 1.6L (1982)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

Make
Pontiac
Model
T1000
Engine
L4-98 1.6L
Year
1982
Section
Wheels and Tires › Wheel Bearing › Adjustments
MaintenanceAdjustments · page 1 of 2
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Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT

1.

While rotating wheel in the forward direction, torque spindle nut to 12 ft. lbs.

2.

Back spindle nut off to the just loose position.

3.

Hand tighten spindle nut, then loosen until cotter holes are aligned and install cotter pin. Do not loosen nut more than 1/2 flat to align cotter pin
holes.

4.

With bearings properly adjusted, endplay must be .001---.005 inch.

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