News:

Due to a technical issue, some recently uploaded pictures have been lost. We are investigating why this happened but the issue has been resolved so that future uploads should be safe.  You can also Modify your post (MORE...) and re-upload the pictures in your post.

Main Menu

76 deville front wheel bearing torque

Started by kevinanderson, September 26, 2018, 01:51:27 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

kevinanderson

What's the proper procedure to tighten down the front wheel bearings. Do I need to remove the calipers to adjust correctly.  I repacked everything but wasn't sure. Thanks.
Kevin

The Tassie Devil(le)

No need to remove the brake caliper, but just make sure the wheel is not tight.

This is according to the Shop Manual.

(1)   While rotating the wheel. tighten the spindle nut to 15 Ft-lbs to seat the bearings.

(2)   Back off spindle nut until free, approximately 1 flat, then re-tighten nut till finger tight.

(3)   install cotter pin.   If cotter pin cannot be installed at the finger-tight position, then back off nut till the holes line up, and install.

I do it a similar way, but mostly go by feel.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe