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That's what I mean by setting the wheel bearing by touch. You tighten until tightening more doesn't take out that last little tiny bit, then back off until it starts to wobble just a teeny bit more, then go about halfway back tighter for a minor preload. Align the locking holes to the closest index , pin it, and you are done. You did pack the bearing, right???


My FSM is also a bit confusing.

1. Tighten to 94-145 ft/lbs
Loosen to 0 ft/lbs
Retighten to 18 ft/lbs

2. Install lock washer to align holes. Adjust hole alignment to not more than 20* of hole aligment.

3. Loosen lock nut about 30*-40* to adjust front hub's turning resistance - spring scale reading 2.6 - 11.3 in/lbs

Free play axial movement measured at hub - .002in or less.

92 Montero LS 3.0L V6 Auto, Stock, Original owner, 185,800K miles