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TR2/3/3A Front wheel bearing adjustment

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After refreshing my memory on wheel bearing adjustment by searching and reading some of the existing posts, I find I am left with a question I haven't found the answer for. Following the updated service manual bulletin, stating to hand tighten and then back off a half flat, I find that with the wheel remounted I would still have a bit of movement when grasping the wheel top and bottom and attempting to rock. If I go a half flat tighter then the rocking is eliminated. Am I correct that when adjusting cold that there should not be any rocking movement?
 

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Depends a bit on how sensitive your hands are. There should be a tiny amount, but I can't feel it; only measure it with a dial indicator. The TR4 workshop manual describes sanding down the back of the nut to get the right clearance.

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Interesting the the end float measurement is taken without the felt seal in place. I would assume then that once the seal is added no end float would be detectable....or at least no rock in the wheel once installed.
 

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Also assembled dry for the adjustment then pack with grease if I am reading that right.
 

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I can always “feel” the play when I aggressively rock the tire with all my weight. If 1/2 flat is enough to remove all play, then you are golden. Any tighter will be too tight.
 
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