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Old 01-17-2012, 04:48 PM
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Re: oh no! (front) wheel bearing woes!

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Originally Posted by 92snowmachine View Post
check to make sure your axle nuts are tight, if they aren't then there isn't anything holding the bearing together. they may be damaged but would have to be really worn to have that much slop with the axle nut tight.
THIS^ just occured to me.
Perhaps the axle nut was not staked properly and has become loose.
The torque spec is 123 -152 foot/pounds.
Note YT torques his to 123, and I go to 152.
He to reduce wear on the bearings,
and I to make sure that it is tight enough.
Both are correct.
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