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Yes I believe in one of my earlier posts I did say to use the dial indicator. That is the "correct" way. I guess I should have explained the correct way to do it since trying to "tell" someone how it should feel instead of actually "showing" someone is a big difference. What is tight to someone...

That is why I always bring the torque to over 200 ft Ibs. then back off until jam nut is free again and then slightly tighten again. No need for the dial indicator. Every mechanic I have ever known does it this way.

I've mentioned this so many times in the past I figured most have seen what I've written and only needed a little reminder. I guess not.

In the process I mentioned your suppose to spin the wheel during the tightening sequence. The brakes are always suppose to be backed off. That is just common sense. The only way to get large wheel bearings to fully seat is to torque them down hard. That has been industry standard for over 8...

Floridianson's answer is the closest to what we do on big rigs all the time. We tighten the nut to about 200 to 250 Ft Ibs while spinning the wheel assembly, then back off about 30 degrees (or until there is no load on the bearing, also the brakes should be backed off during this while process)...