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How much torque does an axle nut need?
Also, in almost all cases, use a new axle nut. with no more than 15 to 20 ft. lbs. of torque while rotating the wheel to make sure the bearings are seated.
What is the torque for a rear axle nut?
We apologize for this inconvenience and are asking ALL customers to check the axle nuts with a torque wrench to make sure they are properly torqued. Drum brakes should be torqued to 100-110ft/lbs and disc brakes to 170-190 ft/lbs per the Blue Bird Service Manual.
Can you over tighten a CV axle nut?
No. Over tightening won’t put more of a strain on the bearings in this sort of design. You should’ve torqued those nuts down quite a bit.
Do you need to torque axle nut?
Proper torque is critical for two reasons. First, it secures the axle nut so it won’t work itself loose and back off. Second, the proper torque keeps the correct load on a hub assembly needed for longer bearing life. When you’re removing the wheel hub nut, you can use an impact wrench to speed up the job.
How do you Unstake an axle nut?
Most folks just take an impact gun to the nut. The guns will typically un-stake the nut enough to allow for rotation, [flamesuit] without damaging it so much that it can’t be reused [/flamesuit]. If you’re doing it without a gun, try popping the centre cap out of the wheel, then setting the Foz back on the ground.
Are axle nuts one time use?
The shop manual warns not to reuse the axle nut, so I trotted off to the parts store for a new one. I’m referring to the special nuts on major components like axle shafts and ball joints where a lost (or loosened) nut can cause accidents, even fatal accidents.
What is the torque spec for CV axle?
Final torque (weight of vehicle on wheel) should be 265 Nm (195 Ft Lb) if using thread locking compound or initial torque + 1/4 turn if greased. Also, manual says nut or bolt should always be replaced.
What is an axle nut?
The design of the typical front-wheel drive axle involves the use of the axle nut to firmly hold the drive axle inside of the front wheel hub. An axle nut socket is a tool used to remove the axle nut on front-wheel drive as well as certain four-wheel drive vehicles.
What is the torque on a wheel hub assembly?
GM Automobile Torque Specifications The torque specifications for GM wheel hubs generally range between 107 to 225 foot-pounds, depending on the year and model.
Why are axle nuts so tight?
Propellers Up Front Just as you said you can pull the hub really hard once the axle nut is removed means that is a high stress point, so the axle nut being tight prevents that from happening under extreme driving conditions. Since it’s CV joints and not a solid axle, things can come apart outwards.
How do I tighten my axle?
Tighten the axle nut with a socket and torque wrench; torque the axle nut between 15 to 20-ft pounds of torque to preload the axle bearings. Rotate the hub eight to 10 revolutions by hand to fully seat the bearing races. Loosen the axle nut until it is freely loose, then finger-tighten the axle nut.
What is the torque spec for a lug nut?
New wheels should be re-torqued after the first 50 to 100 driving miles. Hardware Bolt or Stud Size Typical Torque Range in Ft/Lbs Minimum Number of Turns of Hardware Engagement 14 x 1.25 mm 85 – 90 9 7/16 in. 70 – 80 9 1/2 in. 75 – 85 8 9/16 in. 135 – 145 8.
What happens if you don’t tighten axle nut?
Yes, the vibration and movement of a loose C.V. axle nut can cause damage to the wheel bearing. Alternately, if that nut is too tight, that also can cause damage to the wheel bearing. There is a specific torque that your car’s manufacturer has specified for that nut.
What is the torque on the front axle?
The front axle nut torque spec is considerably lower than the rear axle nut. The factory service manual lists the front axle torque spec as 70 to 75 foot pounds.
How tight should bearings be?
For context, the tolerable end-play for truck wheel bearings is the same: 0.001 to 0.005 inches, also expressed as 1 to 5 mil or 0.025 to 0.127 mm. In other words, it’s perfectly acceptable to adjust wheel bearings so that they are just a little bit loose, but not too loose.
How tight should spindle nuts be?
The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn.
Is an axle nut reverse thread?
the online Chilton manual doesn’t say there reversed threads. the outside axle nut should be regular not reversed its just tight u need jack handle for leverage and muscles its gonna be tight.
