Spindle nut torque questions
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Melting Slicks
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Spindle nut torque questions
Yesterday I put on my offset trailing arms with the new spindle/bearing assembly I got from Bairs. The instructions state after installation of the assembly. torque to 100 ft/lbs and install the cotter pin. My questios are:
1.How do I keep the hub from turning while I torque the nut to 100 ft/lbs.
2. What socket size comes after 1" I have an 1 3/16 inch socket but it is too large for the nut. Will I be able to find a regular well socket of the correct size? (I have a 27mm impact socket also but both are deep well and theres not enough room for them unless I remove the half shaft completly really do not want to do that)
Any advice is appreciated.
1.How do I keep the hub from turning while I torque the nut to 100 ft/lbs.
2. What socket size comes after 1" I have an 1 3/16 inch socket but it is too large for the nut. Will I be able to find a regular well socket of the correct size? (I have a 27mm impact socket also but both are deep well and theres not enough room for them unless I remove the half shaft completly really do not want to do that)
Any advice is appreciated.
Melting Slicks
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When mine were tightened he used a bolt of suitable size, strength and length and inserted it into parking brake adjustment hole of spindle resting against I think parking brake anchor or perhaps bearing support bolt. If you are using bearings with shims and spacer tighten to 100ft.lbs. then tighten to next cotter pin hole use new cotter pin and peen over pin close to nut for halfshaft flange clearance. mike...
Last edited by mds3013; Jun 26, 2010 at 08:39 AM.
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Your correct socket size is 1 1/16. Sears has them. MDSs post works very well but if you wait until you get the rotor on that will provide you with more leverage to hold the axle or you can put the wheel and tire on and set it on the floor to hold it. ( I use an impact. )
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Melting Slicks
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Assembly is already on the vehicle. Rear of vehicle is about 2 1/2 off the ground. Will I need to remove the half shaft to get enough room to get the wrench on it? Should I get a 6 or 12 point and should it be regular well or deep well? What can I use to prevent the nut from turning as I tighten the nut?
Last edited by Oldguard 7; Jun 26, 2010 at 11:07 PM.
