I did tighten to 185 ft-lbs (from the FSM). I'm going to
calibrate the torque wrench and re-torque the nut, but i can't
believe it's off that far.
I wonder if the mopar part is different than the after-market? They
might all come from the same place.
Thanks,
eric
> I've done both of my front wheel bearings and neither of them have
> any play whatsoever. I used mopar parts though, perhaps that
> makes a difference? Also, how tight did you tighten the nut?
> IIRC, it's something rediculous like 195 ft/lbs
> > How much play should there be in the front bearing on a 99
> > dakota 2WD? (The 99 has the hub/bearing assembly, and not a
> > press-able bearing race like before.)
> >
> > Here's why i ask:
> >
> > When i had the truck jacked up, i out of habit checked to see if
> > the wheel was loose.
> >
> > It was loose a little bit, and the source was the wheel bearing.
> > The other side did not have any noticeable play. There was no
> > "bad bearing noise" on either side.
> >
> > I installed a new hub/bearing ass. and it has play also.
> >
> > When i shake the old hub, i can hear the bearings rattling
> > around a little, as if the grease is all gone. The new one did
> > not do that.
> >
> > So, is the new one bad?!? Was i dumb to replace the old one?
> >
> > As a side note to help others: the new part(aftermarket) didn't
> > come with a spindle nut, which is not reusable. (the dealer had
> > a bunch in stock, so i lucked out).
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > eric
> >
> > --
> > 1974 Valiant 4-door, 318
> > 1999 Dakota Ext Cab, 2WD
> >
>
>
>
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