Technician A says that front-bearing assembly locknuts for RWD vehicles are heavily torqued to maintain the bearing adjustment. Technician B says that 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 heavily torqued; they are typically adjusted to a specific preload and then secured with a cotter pin or similar device.

Technician a Says That Front-Bearing Assembly Locknuts for RWD Vehicles