Hi all.

Do some shops remove the big axle stub nut in order
to save time (and lube bearing?) when servicing the rear brakes?
If so, have others noted a tendency for this nut to be
under torqued?

When I bought my '81 Westy, it had a newer looking cotter pin
at rear axle stub nut. I assumed a wheel bearing was replaced
but saw no paper work for that job. (bus c/w a large folder of receipts)
An archive search indicates that a little play at rear bearings is ok
as long as the bearings aren't noisy. I recently noted what seems
like an appreciable amount of play at a rear wheel bearing so am debating
whether or not I should check if that nut is under torqued.

Thanks,
Neil.

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