Do axle nuts need to be torqued?
Forum Moderator The axle nut needs to be torqued to 180 ft lbs.
Can you over torque an axle nut?
It’s possible to damage the wheel, rotor, and hub assembly. The wheel can come off if over-torquing the nuts/bolts is done. The only way to tighten them is with a Torque wrench. …
Can I reuse axle nut?
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.
How tight do I tighten axle nut?
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.
Should you replace axle nut?
How important to replace axle nut with a new one every time you remove it? Official Ford service procedure states that if you have to remove an axle nut, you should discard it and replace it with a brand-new one.
Is there any torque on the axle nut?
Axle nut torque help! Just got done putting new axle on and i am trying to tight the axle nut. It needs 217 ftlbs but i eventually get to a point where im using brute force and the torque wrench isnt moving. I know its not torque yet cus my wrench hasent click to verified but i can budge this dam thing anymore.
How much torque does a Toyota Camry have?
TOYOTA APPLICATION FT-LBS (N-m) AXLE SPINDLE NUT CAMRY (1994-92) 217 (294) CELICA (1992) & SUPRA 203 (276)
Is it OK to stake the Axel nut?
The axel nut has to be staked though, so getting it to exactly 217lb could be a moot point in itself? It’s fine to use a pipe for leverage. If the torque wrench is designed to achieve that amount of torque, it can handle it. I have done it many times over the years.
What kind of torque does a Toyota Celica have?
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TOYOTA APPLICATION FT-LBS (N-m) AXLE SPINDLE NUT CAMRY (1994-92) 217 (294) CELICA (1992) & SUPRA 203 (276) CELICA (1994-93) 166 (226) CRESSIDA (REAR 1993-92) 203 (276) CELICA ALL-TRAC (REAR 1993-92) 166 (226) PREVIA & TERCEL 166 (226) MR2 (1994-91) NON-TURBO 152 (206)