Posted 3/14/2019 07:06 (#7379408 - in reply to #7378921) Subject: RE: Tapered Roller bearings
Sioux County, NWIA
It seems to depend on the load, speed of the bearings, and size of the bearings. As mentioned, trailer bearings and such like should not have preload. Something like a tractor rear axle bearing does get a preload.