WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Note. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
- Turn off air suspension switch at right kick panel (if equipped). Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel cover and grease cap. Remove cotter pin and retainer. Loosen adjusting nut 3 turns.
- Obtain running clearance between brake rotor surface and lining by rocking entire wheel assembly several times to push caliper and brake pads away from rotor.
- An alternate method of obtaining running clearance is to lightly tap on brake caliper housing. DO NOT tap on any area which may damage rotor and lining. DO NOT pry on brake caliper piston.
- Running clearance must be maintained throughout bearing adjustment procedure. If proper clearance cannot be maintained, caliper must be removed.
- Tighten adjusting nut to 17-25 ft. lbs. (23-34 N.m) while rotating brake rotor in opposite direction. Back off adjusting nut 120-180 degrees.
- Tighten adjusting nut to 17-25 INCH lbs. (1.92-2.82 N.m). Bearing end play should be .00025-.00500" (.006-.127 mm). Torque required to turn hub should be 10-25 INCH lbs. (1.13-2.82 N.m).
- Install retainer and NEW cotter pin without loosening adjusting nut. Bend ends of cotter pin around retainer.