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Axle nut torque
Posted: April 8th, 2012, 2:06 pm
by WhiteFinish
I couldn't find it that quickly, perhaps somebody can help me out.
The nut in the hub that bolts the axle. How much NM or torque should it be fastend?
Re: Axle nut torque
Posted: April 8th, 2012, 2:16 pm
by mitmaks
Re: Axle nut torque
Posted: April 8th, 2012, 2:56 pm
by WhiteFinish
Thats quick
But how do I read it ?
235-319
24.0-32.5
174-235
What is what ? NM, Ft lb inch ?
Re: Axle nut torque
Posted: April 8th, 2012, 3:05 pm
by Daninski
174-235 ft lbs. You can read it at the bottom rh side of the figure.
Re: Axle nut torque
Posted: April 8th, 2012, 3:10 pm
by WhiteFinish
Right... I can continue again.
Re: Axle nut torque
Posted: April 17th, 2012, 2:00 pm
by JDMChris
lmao, i cant get mine off.. tried heating it up, using penetrant. broke two ratchets and two breaker bar attachments. waiting on a proper socket. Glad to know what to torque it back to.
Re: Axle nut torque
Posted: April 17th, 2012, 2:07 pm
by SuperK
Re: Axle nut torque
Posted: April 18th, 2012, 12:18 pm
by MrMazda92
I use a 1/2" Craftsman breaker bar, with a thick a-- cheater pipe and someone holding the brakes. Couldn't hurt to give it a few taps with an impact gun first, no? Penetrant is a good idea too.
