What is the torque for wheel bearings?
Generally, jam nuts less than 2-5/8″ should be torqued to 200-300 lbf-ft; nuts 2-5/8″ and over should be torqued to 250-400 lbf-ft. See chart for exact torque specification.
How tight do wheel bearings need to be?
The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off, about a quarter of a turn. The nut finger should be tight until the castle nut or cotter pin is used.
What does a loose wheel bearing sound like?
The classic sounds of a bad wheel bearing are cyclic chirping, squealing and/or growling noise. You can also tell that the sound is related to wheel bearings if it changes in proportion to vehicle speed. The sound can get worse with every turn, or it can disappear momentarily.
How tight do you tighten front wheel bearings?
Do Check For the Recommended Torque Procedure of torque while rotating the wheel to make sure the bearings are seated. The adjustment nut is then loosened 1/6 to 1/4 turn, and locked in place with a new cotter pin. As a rule, endplay should be about 0.001 to 0.005 inches.
What kind of bearings do I need for my Toyota Corolla?
Owners of other related Toyota, Scion or Pontiac vehicles with “press in” front wheel bearings such as the Matrix, Celica, MR2, Prius, tC, and Vibe should also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. Replacement front wheel bearings are part # 510070 from manufacturers such as Precision, National, Timken, and BCA.
How much torque does a hub bearing have?
Hub Bearing Torque Specification Guide 2010 Make year Model Front torque ft-lbs/Nm Rear torque ft-lbs/Nm
Where can I find the torque specification guide?
Ensure that you have the correct torque for the application by referring to SKF 457377 torque specification guide or contact the vehicle manufactures dealer. It is important that you properly torque the spindle nut to ensure optimum bearing life. Under torque of an axle nut will allow excessive movement causing uneven loading and excessive wear.