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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    This is the best thread just for Wheel Bearing adjustment.

    http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ing-Adjustment

    You wont need the circlip pliers just to tighten the wheel bearings. Leave it on.
    Thanks so much for finding that link & doing the write up, greatly appreciated.
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    Rather than a standard L shaped allan key, I have one which comes in a 1/2" socket. Makes undoing the allen bolts on the hub a lot easier - as well as allowing use of a torque wrench when at home (I don't carry a torque wrench when travelling).
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    I also have steel 'protection' rings which the allen bolts hold on the outside of the hub. Don't know how much protection they offer, but in the absence of a torque wrench they help me to feel that the tightening pressure is more evenly distributed around the alloy hub. If you carry spare bearings, pre grease them & vacuum seal. Plus a suitable drift to remove old bearing cup, plus spare inner grease seal.

    A phone with a camera is very useful when anything is being pulled apart to create a record to refer to when putting it back together. An offsider to operate the camera is also very helpful as their hands wont be covered in grease!

    FWIW - I do suggest that before you leave home that you have a go at adjusting your wheel bearings so you are familiar with the task. Much easier than learning for the first time sitting in the sand, dust blowing around & bull ants wanting a piece of you!

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    I've not looked yet, what size are those allen keys???
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    Quote Originally Posted by 10G View Post
    I've not looked yet, what size are those allen keys???
    8mm on mine

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    Thanks Cuppa, much appreciated.
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    I also use a 1/2" drive allen socket, with a Warren Brown torque wrench as I found the micrometer type wasn't accurate at all.

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