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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
4) The setting of the clearance via the hit or miss method is fraught with risk for a new mechanic who has never done it. If the bearing is tight, it won't last 1000 miles.
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This rear bearing design is nearly identical to the front bearing design on a Porsche 911.
The method I use for tightening that spindle nut, is to use a large flat-head screwdriver. I insert it in the gap (where the 5mm tightening bolt slides through) and crank it down to where it's about as tight as it will go with one-hand-effort. Then I back it off so it's loose, then I turn the screwdriver until the nut just stops on it's own. "zero torque". Just use two fingers. Then tighten the 5mm tightening bolt.
Also, I wouldn't handle the bearings with dirty gloves. I'd put on a fresh pair for handling the bearings and repacking them.
Also for removing the grease cap, I would not use a flat blade screwdriver. That will damage the grease cap and put it out of round. There is a proper bearing cap puller tool out there, but it's pricey. They method I use, is to grab the bearing cap with a channel lock pliers, then whack the channel locks with a mallet.
Nice pictures though!