TM 9-2320-361-20 9-5. WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT This task covers: Wheel Bearing Adjustment INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS All REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20P EQUIPMENT CONDITION Wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-361-10). Front axle shaft flange removed (para. 7-10). Rear axle shaft removed (para. 7-11). Wheel Bearing Adjustment Wheel must turn freely prior to wheel bearing adjustment. Adjustment procedures for front and rear wheel bearings are the same. 1. Bend tabs back on adjusting nut washer (2) and remove outer adjusting nut (1) and washer (2). 2. Turn wheel, tighten inner adjusting nut (3) 50 lb-ft (68 NŽm), then back off nut (3) 1/16 to 1/4 turn. 3. Install adjusting nut washer (2) and outer adjusting nut (1). Tighten nut (1) 100-200 lb-ft (136-272 NŽm). 4. Bend tabs on adjusting nut washer (2) down, over inner and outer adjusting nuts (3) and (1). FOLLOW-ON TASKS: Install rear axle shaft (para. 7-11). Install front axle shaft flange (para. 7-10). Adjust service brake (para. 8-8). 9-11