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Philip · 05-04-2011, 11:15 AM

When you jack up the TM with the tire off the ground and you grab the tire with two hands opposite each other you SHOULD BE ABLE TO FEEL A SLIGHT PLAY(MOVEMENT) as you try to twist the tire back and forth on the spindle. It will be slight but it is absolutely necessary that there be some play. If there is no play, the bearing will not last long. See the Dexter website for instructions on setting this play.

Happy trails,

Phil

TV - 2005 Toyota 4Runner
TM - 2008 2720 with 15" wheels.

05-04-2011, 11:15 AM	#8
Philip Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 129	Bearing Play In Spindle When you jack up the TM with the tire off the ground and you grab the tire with two hands opposite each other you SHOULD BE ABLE TO FEEL A SLIGHT PLAY(MOVEMENT) as you try to twist the tire back and forth on the spindle. It will be slight but it is absolutely necessary that there be some play. If there is no play, the bearing will not last long. See the Dexter website for instructions on setting this play. Happy trails, Phil TV - 2005 Toyota 4Runner TM - 2008 2720 with 15" wheels.