I wouldn't worry about it.
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17 years ago
I wouldn't worry about it.
IMO, no, don't worry about it. If you were dealing with something HIGHLY technical in nature, and if the temperature excursions were quite large, then you could be well advised to adjust the tightening procedure to fit the application, but the application you are working on isn't rocket mechanics.
Not really. The inner races of the hub bearing assembly butt up against each other and the tolerances to which hub the bearing is made determine the preload. Once they touch further tightening cannot bring them any closer. In theory, extreme over-tightening could distort the inner races and change operating clearances but this is more a theoretical consideration than a real life problem. Be advised that this FWD setup is very different from traditional adjustable front wheel bearings -- the type with a "castle" washer and a cotter pin.
None of this is that critical. If you didn't use a torque wrench at all but had a reasonable feel for the fastener tightness you would be fine.
Don
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