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Tighten castle nut bearing retainer nut 18.8-23.2 ft. lbs. and turn brake drum back and forth to seat bearing. Loosen nut until can be turned with fingers. Tighten nut to finger tight using a socket without the handle. If not aligned for cotter key installation, tighten until installation possible. Preload at hub (hub rotating) should be within specifications.

BEARING PRELOAD SPECIFICATIONS

Application Preload Lbs. (kg)
Corona 77-1.9 (.35-.86)
Pickup 66-1.98 (.30-.90)
Corolla, Celica 66-1.5 (.30-.68)
Cressida 2.3-3.5 (1.0-1.6)
Fig 1: Using a Pull Scale to Measure Wheel Bearing Starting Torque
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