Simplicity 9518 Series - Wheel Bearing and Seat Adjustments

ADJUSTMENTS
FIGURE 34 - Front Wheel Hub Assembly
1. Spindle
2. Seal
3. Bearing
4. Hub
5. Bearing
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2 WD Only) (Figure 34)
Remove, clean and repack the front wheel bearings
with No. 2 Wheel Bearing grease every 300 hours of op¬
eration or once a year. I n extremely wet or muddy condi¬
tions service the bearings more often. Always replace
the seals when repacking the bearings.
6. Washer
7. Nut
8. Cotter Pin
9. Cap
10. S crew
To adjust the wheel bearings proceed as follows:
1. Torque Castle Nut to a range of between 55 to 75
ft.-lbs. (75 to 102 N ■ m) and so that a cotter pin
hole aligns for cotter pin installation.
2. Spread cotter pin to make sure that it cannot work
out and also does not drag on hub cap.
3. I n stall hub cap using proper sealant.