Adjust wheel bearings on 85 4-Runner

[Sidney]

I would like a detailed explaination on how to adjust the front wheel bearings on my 85 4-Runner with the stock solid straight front axle as I have never done it before and I do have the factory service manual.Thanks in advance.

Sidney
Repairs tv's,vcr's,home/car audio out of my home
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Dartmouth,Nova Scotia
Canada
1985 Toyota 4-Runner,22R-E,W56,RN60LV-MSEK,rusted rear step/towing chrome bumper with 242 000 KM

[Billy_The_kid29]

do you have a spring scale?

[Billy_The_kid29]

well here is what is in My haynes toyota pick-ups and 4runner mag:
1 tighten the adjusting nut to 43 ft-lbs
2 loosen the adjusting nut until it can be turned by hand
3 retighten the adjusting nut to 35- to_60 in-lbs,then turn the hub two or three timesto ensure that it moves smoothly with no play in the bearings
4 using a spring tension gauge,check for correct preload(6.2-to-12.6 lbs).If the preload is incorrect loosen or tighten the nut accordingly
5 install the lock washer and locknut
tighten the nut to 58-to-72 ft-lbs
secure the lucknut by bending one of the lock washer tabs over the adjusting nut and one over the locknut
reinstall the free-wheel or locking hub assembly