Changing Front Brake Rotors

Has anyone ever changed there front brake rotors? It doesn't look terribly difficult but the only thing that worries me is that according to the owners manual you need a special tool to properly torque down the wheel bearing lock which I don't have. Can't I just tighten it down and make sure there is not any Axial end play? I just don't want to not tighten it enough and it be loose or screw up the bearing. Any thoughts?

Thanks

Do a search on re-packing the front barings, it will have all of the info that you are looking for.

Yes there is a specific tool for the hubs, but you can make one of the four prong hub sockets work, or you can get buy with a punch and hammer.