Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) rear axle hub torque ?

[gregdoerfler]

I am changing the seals on my rear axle and the book says 120-140 ft# for the big nut on the axle to hold the hub, I did and it seems awfully tight. i know they weren't that tight when I took them off, does this sound right?

 

[Bob4x4]

That was step 10-step 11 Loosen the adjustment nut 1/8 of-a-turn to provide 0. 001-inch to 0. 010-inch wheel bearing end play.





Bob

 

[gregdoerfler]

i did leave that part out, I did loosen it an 1/8 turn but still seems tight.

 

[nutter3]

That sounds about right. I did the Quad 4x4 double spindle nuts the other day on my 2000 rear axle. I was replacing seals, bearings, GM cylinders and brakes. Anyway, I torqued to 130 ft lbs and backed it off 1/8 turn. Dan at quad says he backs off up to 1/4 turn.

 

[gregdoerfler]

thanks, it just seemed tighter then they were originally.