Lifetime 65004 - Lug Nuts (Bolts)

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bearings.
• After removing the grease cap, cotter pin, spindle nut and spindle washer,
remove the hub and drum to inspect the bearings for wear and damage.
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pitting. Always replace bearings and cups in sets. The inner and outer bearings
are to be replaced at the same time.
• Replace seals that have nicks, tears or wear.
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grease.
Every time the wheel hub is removed and the bearings are reassembled, follow the
steps below to check the wheel bearings for free running and adjust.
• Turn the hub slowly, by hand, while tightening the spindle nut, until you can no
longer turn the hub by hand.
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hand. Do not turn the hub while the spindle nut is loose.
• Put a new cotter pin through the spindle nut and axle.
• Check the adjustments. Both the hub and the spindle nut should be able to
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11.2.9 Lug Nuts (Bolts)
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50 miles of driving and before each tow thereafter.
WARNING
Lug nuts are prone to loosen after initial installation, which can
lead to death or serious injury.
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driving.
WARNING
Metal creep between the wheel rim and lug nuts will cause rim to
loosen and could result in a wheel coming off, leading to death or
serious injury. Tighten lug nuts before each tow.