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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 12:30 AM
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What is the correct wheel bearing tenshion for 1990 (no manual yet)
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My GM manual says 90nm (66lbs.ft) for the three bearing to knuckle bolts.
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What is the correct wheel bearing tenshion for 1990 (no manual yet)
Need more info...front, rear, torx, spindle nut....
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Originally Posted by h rocks
Need more info...front, rear, torx, spindle nut....
Doh! I'm a little embarrassed. :blush:

When I read the original post I automatically thought of rear wheel bearings (since I have worked on two sets in the last month). :blush:
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it is rear wheel bearing thanks for you help

(new owner only had the car two weeks, and the clutch needs to be repaced as well : (but l pick it up for the right price)

Victoria Australia
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