Jim---Some of us on the List run their front wheel bearings tighter than
what the "book" calls for. I am one of them. If the bearings and races
are new or in good condition, they will take a lot of thrust. That's
what they were designed to do. At least the Timken brand is.
If you want to get rid of the wheel wobble and limit brake pedal drop
after turnng corners, try this:
Tighten the take-up nut until there is a heavy drag when spinning the
wheel. This will squeeze the seal and load the bearing. Then back off
the nut a flat. At this point you may be able to turn the wheel freely.
If not, shake the tire top to bottom. Turn the tire again.
If necessary, back off on the nut another flat, or less. Repeat. If you
find that you have obvious play in the tire, you've either gone too far
with adding bearing clearance, or there is something else loose.
Do all of this adjusting with a full complement of wheel bearing grease,
of course. Add the cotter key and cap when satisfied.
Take the car for a spin. If the bearings are too tight, or otherwise in
poor condition, it will start to melt the grease. You'll see it!
Dick
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