Vanagon F4-1915cc 1.9L (Water Cooled) (1983)
Wheel Bearing: Adjustments
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Raise and support front of vehicle.
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Using a suitable tool, pry off the grease cap.
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Remove and discard wheel bearing adjustment nut.
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Install new nut and snug with fingers.
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Tighten nut firmly to seat bearing, at the same time turning the wheel to keep the bearing from seizing.
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Back off nut.
NOTE: The wheel bearing clearance is correctly adjusted when the thrust washer can be moved slightly with a screwdriver and finger pressure.
DO NOT pry or twist screwdriver.
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Using a blunt chisel or other suitable tool, peen nut onto shoulder of steering knuckle.
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Reinstall grease cap and lower vehicle to ground.