Why should a new cotter pin be used when assembling a wheel bearing?
Too much pressure wears out the bearings. The system is designed to snug the assembly up into the proper position. The castle nut is designed to hold it in the proper place and the cotter pin keeps the nut from backing off.
What’s the torque for the rear hub nut nut?
Morning all, does anyone know the torque for the rear hub nut for the above? It’s a 2011 traffic. I’m doing the brakes and the rear has integral bearing in the disc. Its all new stuff being fitted. Research on the net varies from 175nm to 280nm so I’d like the definatinaive answer if anyone has a manual.
Do you need a rear wheel hub and bearing?
If you are getting a sound from your rear wheels like a small jet trying to take off, and it increases with the speed of the vehicle, you may need a new rear wheel bearing. The rear wheel bearing and hub come as one piece so you do not need to worry about pressing them together.
How to remove the hub and bearing on a Volkswagen Golf GTI?
With the rotor off begin by using a flathead screwdriver and prying off the dust cap (red arrow). With the dust cap off (red arrow) you can see the18mm triple square bolt (yellow arrow) that holds the hub/bearing to the bearing carrier. Remove the 18mm triple square bolt.
How big is the hub on a Golf GTI?
With the dust cap off (red arrow) you can see the18mm triple square bolt (yellow arrow) that holds the hub/bearing to the bearing carrier. Remove the 18mm triple square bolt. It is torqued to 180 NM plus 180 degrees, so you will need a breaker bar to remove it (red arrow). The bolt is the triple square bolt (red arrow).
How much torque does a hub bearing have?
Hub Bearing Torque Specification Guide 2010 Make year Model Front torque ft-lbs/Nm Rear torque ft-lbs/Nm
What does the torque hub service manual say?
It is designed for the customer or mechanic who is repairing this particular Torque-Hub® model. Users of this manual should note that each part mentioned is followed by an identification number enclosed in parentheses. These part numbers may be referred to in the Parts List and Assembly Drawing sections of this manual.
Is the torque from the hub as great as the chain?
The torque to the frame can, then, never be as great as that from the chain. At drive ratios lower than unity, on the other hand, the hub multiplies the torque from the chain, and so the torque to the frame, trying to rotate the rear triangle backward, also can become very large.
Do you need a torque wrench to install a wheel hub?
But they do not tighten to a precise amount of torque. A torque wrench is specifically designed to help you torque a fastener to a precise measurement, which is necessary when installing a wheel hub assembly. The amount of torque you use makes a big difference in your wheel hub’s performance.