TM 9-2320-273-20
WHEELS AND TIRES.
10-14. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND SEALS MAINTENANCE (M916 THRU M920) (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
C. PACKING AND INSTALLATION OF BEARINGS (Continued).
12. Preload nut (8).
13. Retainer (9) and locknut (10).
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
Install the preload nut
using wheel bearing nut
wrench.
If reusing the same bearings,
torque to 50 Ib-ft (68 N•m)
while rotating wheel in both
directions.
If new bearings have been
installed, torque to 100 lb-ft
(136 N•m). While rotating
wheel in both directions,
back off to 0 Ib-ft. Torque
to 50 Ib-ft (68 N•m).
Back off preload nut no
more than 1/4 turn
counterclockwise to in-
stalI cotter pin.
Screw onto spindle (1).
Tighten locknut (10) to
250 to 400 Ib-ft, (340-
544 N•m).
10-52 Change 2
