Where's the logic
I am currently in the process of replacing/greasing the bearings on our travel trailer, and have just finished the first two wheels and am putting them back on the trailer. At least I was until I disc...
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lanerd wrote:
I have always tightened the castle nut down until it stops, and then backing it off to the next notch where the tang washer (or cotter pin) will fit into the castle nut. Over tightening the nut can lead to the spindles and bearings overheating, which can damage them. I don't think I've ever heard of "torquing" wheel bearing castle nuts before.
Ron
X2...I've never heard of torqueing a wheel bearing castle nut to a specific point before. I've repacked or replaced many trailer bearings in my day, just seat the nut than back it off a little.
