What happens when you over tighten a wheel bearing?

Axle Nut - will overtightening it wreck my new wheel bearingsMay 23, 2013 — If I got too aggressive with tightening the axle nut, will it wreck the new rear wheel bearings I just installed? I didn't have a torque wrench and 

Adjusting wheel bearings | How a Car WorksWheel bearings need periodic checking - and adjusting if necessary - usually at This nut has a soft outer edge hammered over to a wedge in the groove in the stub axle. A peened nut must be renewed every time you adjust the bearingAxle Nut: Can You Over-Tighten? - Import Car MagazineClick here to view the webinar “Wheel Bearings: What You Need To Know” for more information. Andrew Markel discusses bearing installation and how the 

did i over torque rear wheel bearings? | IH8MUD Forumthat said, I then followed what Funner said and tightened the bearings WHILE SPINNING, then loosened it, retorqued it, then SPUN it more, 

VIDEO: Can You Over-Tighten An Axle Nut? Click here to view the webinar “Wheel Bearings: What You Need To Know” for more information. Andrew Markel discusses bearing installation and how the How to Tighten Wheel Bearings - It Still RunsIf this is not done properly, they can become too tight and that will cause excessive wear to the bearing itself, ultimately causing it to fail. However, if the bearing is not tightened enough, the bearing will loosen itself up and the entire wheel may fall off

Can you over tighten an axle nut? | Honda D Series ForumNov 12, 2013 — I replaced a CV but did not tighten the axle nut properly. over tightening the axle nut can/will destroy the wheel bearing(s) the axle sits in the hub it has nothing to do with the bearing. you can drive the car without the axleOver tightening axle nut | DIY Home Improvement ForumOct 25, 2012 — I just replaced both front wheel bearings last week on my 2006 Impala and tightened both axle nuts with my impact. I just clued in today that 

The Dos and Dont's of Wheel Bearing Torquing | KnowYourPartsOver tightening adjustable tapered roller bearings can lead to premature failure. Never preload tapered roller bearings on the front of RWD vehicles. They're What Happens If I overtighten the big axle NutOct 10, 2012 — I tightened the big axle nut to 225 lbs. with the Torquemeister. components (spacers, bearing, stub axles) are OK then you should be OK with the way you are doing it. I only do one wheel at a time so I don't mix the nuts up