Hub Retaining Nut

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by burnin oil

This is late but I always had better experiences with hand packing the bearings. Every bearing packer I have been around always left dry spots somewhere. No experience with the one shown. Hand packing doesn't take long. Just shove the bearing all the way one direction and push grease in all the way around. Spin the bearing a few times and repeat the process. Finally ensure there is a coating on the face and inside. That sucker is ready for install. Takes all of a minute. For those who think its a dirty job and use the packer I have a question. How many times have you stuck that greased bearing into the hub without getting dirty? Granted you may stay a little cleaner but not that much. For people looking at this thread later on the tightening process listed above is correct but I do have a word of caution. Don't let it be loose enough that the tire can wobble, that is to loose. I prefer a tad tight, light drag, that keeps the wheel running true over loose and wobbly. Wobbly will destroy a bearing in about the same time as running to tight. Ultra loose was a drag racing trick along with running the breaks a few clicks under adjusted on drums to limit drag. Works good for ETs but not the best on the street.

good observations!

also, I packed mine by hand as well.