Wheel bearing adjustment question.

[Mike Andrews]

Actually what I think they are talking about is the older cars that require an adjustment of the front wheels bearings....

You would do that by running the spindle nut up to the wheel bearing washer until a drag is felt as you try and move the washer under the nut.  Too much free play resulted in a wheel with too much movement and too tight risked damage to the bearing as they expanded due to heat.


The races can be removed with a good drift (punch) and a big hammer.  Take the rotor and hub off of the car, clean all of the old grease out of the hub and knock the race out from the opposite side.  Once you get the grease cleaned off you will notice a nice ridge that you will engage with the drift to knock it out.  It's a three beer job at most