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Old 12-29-2018, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by gjones8131 View Post
That's fair...I doubt they made the FSM with DIYers in mind...speaking of assumed "known information" can anyone comment on how hard to push and pull to check the preload?
In technical terms - half a white knuckle (!)


The dial gauge is going to detect the movement you are trying to read easily - you don't have to try and push the vehicle off your carefully placed axle stands...
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