I am replacing the front wheel bearings and do not know the required torque when tightening the front wheel on the spindle.
2006-09-30 12:41:16 · 4 answers · asked by imhumpty99 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is not torque! it is freeplay allowing grease between the bearing rollers and races. If you repacked the bearing that was already in the hub tighten until the nut contacts the no turn washer move the no turn washer with a screw driver pry aginst the hub back and forth. Slowly tighten slotted nut until you cannot move the washer O play and loosen the nut one cotter pin slot. Slight play is what bearings need. New bearing needs more tighting and driving until O play is attained then back off one slot. Dial indicator really helps.
2006-09-30 12:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you mean the wheel, not the tire. After everything has been greased and reassembled, keep tightening the nut and turning the wheel to seat things until you have it as tight as you can get it by hand. Then put the wrench on and tighten until it doesn't want to turn. Now turn it back until it's loose again, a little more until you can get the cotter pin in. No more than 16 foot pounds. Check the page below for more.
2006-09-30 12:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,,and any thing from 75 to 85 foot pounds is good on it,,you don't need to try to over tighten them,,,just enough to make sure there not going to come off,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2006-09-30 12:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using a torque wrench 80 PSI
2006-09-30 12:44:12 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋