Well I changed out my front bearings. Destroyed the brake rotors getting those off , so I did the brake rotors and pads too (rotors had never been done in 140k miles neither had the bearings).

I still don't know if the bearings needed changing, but the front wheels had a lot of play. Not sure if I got the wheel bearing nut on the right tightness. The manual described using tools to measure preload and run out, I screw that.

What procedure do you guys use to get the right tightness?

2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!