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TurboGoKart
08-09-2010, 09:02 PM
S13, J30 hubs with the S13 wheel bearings pressed in, new snap ring groove machined. I slid the hub/bearing on the spindle, put the S13 lock washer on there, then tightened the spindle nut up to 80ft/lbs. The hub was very tight, aka lots 'o friction and it doesn't spin very freely. Is this normal? Or is there a shim in the rear I'm not putting in or something? From all the how-to's I've read, the J30 assembly just slides on and you *should* be good to go. Ideas?
fueled by hate
08-09-2010, 09:11 PM
were the bearings new or used?
TurboGoKart
08-09-2010, 09:22 PM
Brand new.

For what its worth, if I hand tighten the spindle nut, there's no forward/back hub movement and it spins freely.
essforteen
08-09-2010, 10:35 PM
Did you put the washer on behind the nut!

or was the bearing put on the right way! like not flipped around as in the rear to the rear?
TurboGoKart
08-09-2010, 11:41 PM
Lol wut?

Yeah I put the lock washer on the spindle first, then the nut. Bearing was pressed in just like the old one was in the old S13 hub. Seal side towards the motor.
ILoveMyRHS13
08-09-2010, 11:47 PM
For the record, the proper torque for front hubs is 170 ft lbs.
az_240
08-10-2010, 03:47 AM
Doesnt the washer go on the outside so it is against the nut?

I know it does on S14s...

And yes be sure it is at least 170lbs.... it is better to have the wheel bearings torqued a little more than not enough.
TurboGoKart
08-10-2010, 05:03 AM
Doesnt the washer go on the outside so it is against the nut?

I did....

It went like this: Bare spindle. Slide hub on. Put lock washer on. Put nut on spindle. Tighten nut. Wheel bearing not move easy.
bb4_96
08-10-2010, 05:13 AM
Until the bearing grease warms up it should be a little tough to spin by hand. try it again after you drive it around the block.
negrosx13
08-10-2010, 05:41 AM
any luck with this??? i would like to know?
TurboGoKart
08-10-2010, 06:14 AM
Until the bearing grease warms up it should be a little tough to spin by hand. try it again after you drive it around the block.

Awesome. I will post back up after I get the car driving and let you know. Thanks for the help!
negrosx13
08-14-2010, 06:52 PM
stilll waiting on what was the outcome