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Date:         Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:39:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Draggin caliper, bad bearing job, or paranoia? - workmanship
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <485E93DA.8050505@turbovans.com>
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"Scott Daniel - Shazam" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> said:


> did you TURN the wheel while you tightened the nut ?
> that's important.  what I do is tighten down while turning until it's
> pretty draggy, then back off just a bit.


Is there an actual measurable spec for the "tightness" of the wheel
bearings?  For example, on my Mercedes there is an end play spec that
you can check with a dial gauge, and know that the hub nut tightness is
correct.


Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL
1983 MB 300D
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