Front wheel bearings service

[TANDD]

where can I find proper bearing adjustment info for my HR? Need a bearing repack and want to have info for mechanic up front. also..... seal numbers?
THX TANDD

[fagnaml]

Tandd --

Us folks with Freightliner Custom Chassis have oil filled front hubs so can't help you much with your question. I didn't realize Holiday Rambler used grease filled front hubs until seeing your post and looking at your owner's manual which is available from the HR website --> https://www.holidayrambler.com/owner.../owner-manuals

When I have questions such as yours, I call Newmar's Customer Service Department and they are very responsive and very good for providing the parts information I need.

Have you tried contacting HR for part numbers and potentially purchasing parts from HR --> https://www.irv2.com/forums/f24/fron...ce-530634.html

Do you have an HR dealer near you that could also provide part numbers / parts you need?

[zmotorsports]

I set them up like all other OTR trucks.

Torque the inner nut to 200 ft/lbs. while rotating.

Back off one turn.

Retorque to 50 ft/lbs.

Back off 1/2 turn.

Install lock ring and outer nut and torque to spec. Usually around 250-300 ft/lbs for 2-5/8" and smaller nuts and over that 350-400 ft/lbs.

Lastly and in my opinion most important, put a dial indicator on it and you should have between .001"-.005" end play. I generally shoot for closer to .002"-.003" total end play.

[wolfe10]

Originally Posted by zmotorsports

I set them up like all other OTR trucks.

Torque the inner nut to 200 ft/lbs. while rotating.

Back off one turn.

Retorque to 50 ft/lbs.

Back off 1/2 turn.

Install lock ring and outer nut and torque to spec. Usually around 250-300 ft/lbs for 2-5/8" and smaller nuts and over that 350-400 ft/lbs.

Lastly and in my opinion most important, put a dial indicator on it and you should have between .001"-.005" end play. I generally shoot for closer to .002"-.003" total end play.

Agree, the highlighted is the most important.

[96 Wideglide]

Originally Posted by zmotorsports

I set them up like all other OTR trucks.

Torque the inner nut to 200 ft/lbs. while rotating.

Back off one turn.

Retorque to 50 ft/lbs.

Back off 1/2 turn.

Install lock ring and outer nut and torque to spec. Usually around 250-300 ft/lbs for 2-5/8" and smaller nuts and over that 350-400 ft/lbs.

Lastly and in my opinion most important, put a dial indicator on it and you should have between .001"-.005" end play. I generally shoot for closer to .002"-.003" total end play.

Mike, Did you stick with grease packed bearings?

[zmotorsports]

Originally Posted by 96 Wideglide

Mike, Did you stick with grease packed bearings?

No mine has oil bath. I've service both and the spec's are the same regardless of the choice of lubricants.