NUT ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL OUTER BEARING
Front wheel bearing outer adjusting nut
Outer adjusting nut for correct adjustment of front wheel bearings. This component works in conjunction with the inner adjusting nut and lock washer to ensure proper bearing preload. Correctly adjusted wheel bearings are crucial for safe handling and prevent premature wear.
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Application Front wheel bearing |
Function Adjusting nut (outer) |
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Type Precision adjusting nut |
Assembly With lock washer |
Features
- Outer adjusting nut for front wheel bearings
- Works with inner adjusting nut and lock washer
- For correct bearing adjustment and wheel play
- Prevents loosening of bearing adjustment
- Requires special spanner for fitting (2 1/8" or equivalent)
★ Precision component for correct wheel bearing adjustment. Always use suitable tools and adjust bearings according to specifications: first tighten until the wheel locks, then back off 1/6 to 1/8 turn.
Installation notes
For fitting: tighten the inner adjusting nut whilst rotating the wheel, until the wheel locks. Then back off 1/6 to 1/8 turn. Fit the lock washer and tighten the outer nut. Bend the lock washer upwards over the outer nut. Check after 100-200 km that the adjustment remains correct. Use a suitable thin-wall spanner.
Compatibility
This component forms part of the wheel bearing adjustment system consisting of inner adjusting nut, lock washer and outer adjusting nut. Check whether your vehicle uses this system (with lock washer). Some later models use different adjusting nut systems.
Historical context
The classic wheel bearing adjustment system with double nuts and lock washer was standard on WWII and post-war military vehicles. This system requires manual adjustment but offers reliable performance under arduous conditions when correctly fitted.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Alle Dodge WC / M-serie | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
