May I just add a little (probably unnecessary) clarification,,,

don't lever with the screwdriver, just try and push the washer sideways.

Alistair

on 9/6/02 8:55 AM, Steve Cotsford wrote:

> The old faithful method I learnt years ago (from a VW Beetle manual) is to
> tighten up the nut fairly snug and then try to move the washer sideways with
> a screwdriver. If it does not move, its too tight.
> Back off the nut a bit and try again. Once it can move sideways within its
> side play, it's the right tightness.   Any tighter than that and the bearings
> will fail quickly.
>
> Cheers,   Steve
>