Wheel bearing washer test question, How easy should it move? Options

[emerygt350]

Just curious. I did my fronts last week and rechecked them today. How easily should the washer move? I can make it move easily when I pry against the side of the hub with a screw driver. Is that right or should it be easy to move without prying? And does it really matter that much? I am from the old school "tighten til it's hard to rotate and the back it off half a turn" world.

[SirAndy]

Here's my method:

- Tighten by hand until i can't turn the nut any more.

- Using an extra large screwdriver, put it in the slot and give it a good "flick" with the wrist to further tighten.

- Done, tighten the clamp.


At this point, moving the washer behind the nut should not be easy anymore and require some force with a flat-head screwdriver.
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[emerygt350]

Here's my method:

- Tighten by hand until i can't turn the nut any more.

- Using an extra large screwdriver, put it in the slot and give it a good "flick" with the wrist to further tighten.

- Done, tighten the clamp.


At this point, moving the washer behind the nut should not be easy anymore and require some force with a flat-head screwdriver.
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Excellent, that sounds like right where I am at. It felt right and the resistance on the wheel/rotor feels right, just didn't want to take any chances. And I went in again to check today after putting some miles on it.