Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment

[Arrowshooter]

Have a '98 1/2 ton 2WD. This weekend doing a brake job with new rotors. My question is how much should I tighten the bearing? Over the years I have always just snugged up, but not quite sure if this is correct. Thanks.

[JaVeRo]

Just slightly more than finger tight. I tighten it with my fingers, spin it once and tighten it again. Then use channellocks to get it to the first opening to insert the cotter pin.

Thats the way I was taught by dear old dad 35 years ago, never had one fall off.

James

[jocat54]

Snug up nut while spinning the wheel in the same direction (pretty snug) then back off to first hole you can get the cotter pin in.

[Arrowshooter]

Thanks for the advise guys. Got 'er done.