Every time I install new bearings I can never seem to get the new bearings seated right. I initially tighten them as much as I can, back off until the hub spins with some drag, then lock the nut in place.
After I drive a while, they are loose again. I had to turn a nut tonight almost two full turns. What am I experiencing here? If I understood it, I would probably not do it everytime. Wheel bearing have always been an PIA for me.
DB
Are the bearing races seated fully?
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
Make sure the races are fully seated I the back of the hub first off. Next as I tighten the nut i spin tire hard and tighen, loosen, tighten, loosen…etc…repetitively for 3-4 times making to make sure everything is seated snugly. Then retighten to a snug fit and lock nut in. If that still causes u to have to tighten the nut a bunch then ur hub is worn out or something is missing/wrong and hire a professional.