A wheel hub assembly including first and second bearing assemblies positioned
on
opposite sides of a spacer. The spacer includes at least one opening to allow lubricant
to flow through the spacer. The spacer includes a first section deformable such
that an overall length of the spacer is reduced a predetermined amount in response
to the application of a predetermined load to set a distance between the first
and second bearing assemblies. The assembly further includes a spindle having external
threads and a nut having internal threads engaged with the spindle to secure the
bearing assemblies and spacer within the wheel hub assembly.