[A/S] Re: Wheel Bearings [ Looonng! ]

["nickcrowhurst" <NickandSandra@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In my humble opinion, this appears to me to be  contrary to the 
instructions in my Airstream manual, the excellent Timken bearing 
maintenance instructions website at 
http://www.timken.com/products/bearings/techtips/tip5.asp, and my 
practice for the last 40 years. End-float is generally required for 
these bearings, and the amount of end-float is dictated by how much 
you BACK-OFF the nut after tightening to the prescribed torque. I 
don't claim to be an expert, but I'm just quoting authoritative 
sources. I suspect that the described process could lead to 
overheated bearings. I also check mine at all stops with an infra-red 
thermometer, and follow the Airstream recommended procedure. I think 
this should be clarified, for the benefit of those with no previous 
experience of these procedures.IMHO Nick.