72 Wheel Bearing Replacement

Aaron, I'm not trying to bust your chops here but your final step is wrong, or should I say incomplete.

 

After torqueing the spindle nut to 12 ft lbs, the rotor is to be spun both forward and backwards several times while re-torqueing the spindle nut to 12 ft lbs. After this has been done, the spindle nut is to be loosened just enough to spin the nut by hand. The spindle nut is to then be tighten by hand as far as it will go. Then you insert the cotter pin.

 

Tightening the spindle nut to 12 ft lbs and leaving it that tight will cause premature wear on the bearing. Just thought you would like to know. - Dave

Thanks for your input Dave. I appreciate it.