I have to replace a front wheel bearing on my Forman 450s. Does anyone know how tight the castle nut has to be tightened??? Is there a torque spec, if so what is it??? Any other tricks I should know about??? ( I have had the front apart B4 to inspect the brakes, but now I'd like to be sure on the specs.)

Thanks in advance.

 

Whenever I change a bearing I tighten all the way and then slack it off until the wheel turns freely with no play. I spin it again and then do it again to make sure there is no play and the bearing is not binding. Slip the cotter in and you are done.

 

What he said. Tighten it pretty good, not to where veins are about to pop out of your forehead, but tight, then back it off to the nearest cotter pin hole. Make sure it spins freely, and your done.

 

If you are talking about the axle nut, my new disc brake kit said tighten to 58ft lbs.

 

Thanks alot guys, new bearing going in tonight. (Stupid Flu ruined the weekend!)