SAE J2535-2013
Setting Preload in Heavy-Duty Wheel Bearings

Standard No.

SAE J2535-2013

Release Date

2013

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2019-01

Replace By

SAE J2535-2019

Latest

SAE J2535-2019

Scope

This SAE Recommended Practice applies to the four primary, large volume applications in the class 7-8 heavy-duty market place, as specified in SAE J1842: a. ""N"" trailer axle; b. ""R"" powered rear axle; c. ""FF/FG"" nonpowered front axle; and d. ""P"" trailer axle. This document applies to on-highway applications. It is not applicable to those applications that exceed the GAWR ratings or the load line restrictions listed in columns ""A,"" ""B"", and ""C"" of Table 1. Load lines are measured from the inboard bearing cup backface as shown in 3.4. This document establishes preload force values only. The methodology to obtain these force values must be determ

SAE J2535-2013 Referenced Document

• SAE J1842-2004 Axle End Standardization, Recommended Practice September 1994
• SAE J393-2001 Nomenclature Wheels, Hubs, and Rims for Commercial Vehicles

SAE J2535-2013 history

• 2019 SAE J2535-2019 Setting Preload in Heavy-Duty Wheel Bearings
• 2013 SAE J2535-2013 Setting Preload in Heavy-Duty Wheel Bearings
• 2006 SAE J2535-2006 Setting Preload in Heavy-Duty Wheel Bearings
• 2001 SAE J2535-2001 Setting Preload in Heavy-Duty Wheel Bearings