New hub installation.

[handle]

Installing a new hub, 1250# onto a 1" sraight shaft, directions say to tighten the nut down to 30/40 ft. lbs. while turning the hub to ensure the bearings are properly seated. Loosen nut and finger tighten. Does that sound about right to you. The hub is pre-greased would you add any additional grease and if so what kind?

 

[bigdee]

Re: New hub installation.

Yup....error on the side of loose. After seating the bearings and turning the nut hand tight LOOSEN nut to first cotter pin slot. The re-greasing is your call but I would leave well enough alone.

 

[handle]

Re: New hub installation.

Thanks for the input. After reading the thread on how much grease do you put in your wheel bearings not sure which way to go. I tend to agree with you, leave well enough alone. You can always pull the dust cover off to inspect the hub for water and when it comes time to repack , no big mess!