Technician A says front bearing assembly locknuts for RWD vehicles are typically heavily torqued to maintain the bearing adjustment. Technician B says the axle nut for a FWD front wheel bearing assembly is often staked in place. Who is correct?

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Technician B is correct because the axle nut for a FWD front wheel bearing assembly is often staked in place to prevent it from loosening. Technician A is incorrect because front bearing assembly locknuts for RWD vehicles are not typically heavily torqued; they are adjusted to a specific preload and then backed off to allow for proper bearing operation.

Technician a Says Front Bearing Assembly Locknuts for RWD Vehicles