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Originally Posted by Civil_War_Buff
Actually Pre-loading is tightening the nut against the bearings to 50 Ft-Lbs while turning the hub, then you back the nut off, but don't turn the hub. Then just finger tighten the nut and then back off till the hole lines up for the cotter pin. That 50 pound pre-load is critical.
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Ah. Yes, I've done that on the other side when fixing the brake wiring. Though my EZ-Lube axles uses a "retainer" that snaps over the spindle nut. Same idea though.