According to the FSM the preload on the bearings is 75 ft-lbs, it's not like a wheel bearing.

I rebuilt my 8.25 45000 miles ago and used 75 ft-lbs and it's been quite and happy for the past 7 years.

Dave Clement Pembroke, MA 03 PT Cruiser GT Turbo 99 Dakota SLT+ CC 4x4 68 Barracuda sport coupe http://home.comcast.net/~dgc333/