TM 5-3825-226-24
Wheel Bearings
2. Put tape around the threads of the steering knuckle
to give protection to the threads when the steering wheel
is installed.
3. Put (pack) GAA Multipurpose Grease in the inner
and outer bearing cones.
4. Install inner bearing cone and seal (1) on the steering
knuckle.
5. Use two persons and install steer wheel (2) on the
steering knuckle.
6. Remove the tape from the threads on steering
knuckle.
7. Install outer bearing (3) on the steering knuckle.
8. Install washer (4) and locking washer (5) on the
steering knuckle.
9. Install the nut on the end of the knuckle. Use tool (B)
to tighten the nut slowly to 70 Nm (50 Ib. ft.) while the
wheel is turned. Loosen the nut completely. Tighten it
again to a torque of 50 ± 5 Nm (37 ± 4 Ib. ft.). Bend
one of the tines (tab) of locking washer (5) into one of
the notches in the nut.
10. Put the gasket and cover (6) in position on the hub
and install bolts (7) that hold the cover in place.
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