NUT ADJUSTING FRONT&REAR WHEEL INNER BEARING
Inner adjusting nut for front and rear wheel bearing
For front and rear axle
Inner adjusting nut for setting wheel bearing play on military vehicles. This nut is used in combination with a lock nut and lock washer to guarantee the correct preload of the tapered roller bearings.
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Material Steel |
Application Front and rear axle |
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Type Inner adjusting nut |
Function Wheel bearing adjustment |
Features
- Inner adjusting nut for wheel bearing set
- For floating axle systems
- Use with thick washer/spacer
- Locked with lock washer and lock nut
- Suitable for front and rear axles
★ Essential component for correct wheel bearing play — too loose causes wear and play, too tight leads to bearing overheating.
Application
Used on floating axle systems of WWII military vehicles. Fits both front and rear wheels of 4x4 and 6x6 configurations. Assembly requires special socket wrench (2⅛" or larger size depending on vehicle).
Installation notes
Adjustment procedure: tighten nut whilst rotating wheel until bearing binds, then back off approximately 1/6 to 1/8 turn until wheel rotates freely without lateral play. Fit lock washer and lock nut, bend lock washer tab over lock nut. Carry out check after a few miles — hub must not become warm (sign of over-tightened bearings). Always adjust with wheel fitted.
Compatibility
Note: different vehicle models use different sizes of adjusting nuts and different adjustment procedures. Always consult the original technical manual for your vehicle. Use special thin-wall socket to prevent damage to the nut.
Historical context
The floating axle system with adjustable wheel bearings was standard on WWII American military lorries. The adjustment method with inner and outer nut plus lock washer remained in use for decades on heavy commercial vehicles.
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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)
