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Old 03-10-2009, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by gschira View Post
One more question on the wheel bearings. As I do not yet own a service manual, how tight should the front wheel bearings be? Thanks again........
Tighten the bearing lock nut (on the end of the spindle) until its difficult to turn the wheel, then back it off like 1/3 turn....or until the wheel turns easily again....it doesn't take much. Its a pretty tight spec.

Then lock the little allen bolt on the lock nut. Don't forget that!
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