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Hub bearing setting – Spicer Hub Service Manual User Manual

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Hub Bearing Setting

Torque hub nut to 238-263 lbs. ft. (323-357

N•m).

Note: The hub should be fully rotated several times

in both directions to ensure the hub bearings are

correctly seated.

Secure a cord to a wheel stud and wrap cord

around hub, fasten free end to a spring balance.

Apply a steady pull to spring balance and note

reading, ignoring the large force initially required

to start rotation.

The correct spring balance reading should be

between 8.5 to 12 lbs. (3.8 to 5.4 kg) corre-

sponding to a hub rolling torque of 7-9 lbs. ft. (9-

12 N•m).

If spring balance reading is outside limits stated,

adjust hub nut and check again, continuing until

correct figure is obtained.

When hub setting is correct, fit lockrings, then

retaining ring.

Note: To align slots in nut with corresponding slots

in axle spindle, do not back off. Continue to tighten

nut until slots are aligned.

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12

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SPRING

GUAGE

WRAP CORD

AROUND HUB

HS 515 SP, HD 519 SP,

HS716SQ, HD 719 SQ Models