How tight should trailer tires be torqued?

How tight should trailer tires be torqued?

Correct Torque Rating for a Trailer Wheel Spindle 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.

How old is the torque wrench on a Nissan Frontier?

Torque wrench has not been calibrated recently, but is only a year or so old. Could have been just a fluke. But it is odd that the front and rear both use the same bolt (I think) and the torque is different, and one torque is what you would expect for an 8mm bolt, and the other is pretty high.

What are the torque specs on a Nissan Frontier?

Schematic in the service manual for the 2008 Frontier for the front brake sliding pin bolts shows 32 ftlbs. The union bolt shows 19. The rear shows 24 ftlbs on the 2 sliding pin bolts and 19 for the union.

How much torque does a front brake slide pin need?

Front brake slide pin bolt does NOT require 32 ft-lbs. Snapped off a slide pin bolt yesterday when I reinstalled the caliper and without thinking set my torque wrench to the specified torque on this reference sheet.

Where can I find the latest torque specs?

Find the most up-to-date torque spec listings in electronic format. FelPro-Only.com is your convenient source for advanced sealing information. It’s the place to learn and share “tricks of the trade,” find proper diagnosis and installation instructions, and enjoy easy access to parts reference.

Torque wrench has not been calibrated recently, but is only a year or so old. Could have been just a fluke. But it is odd that the front and rear both use the same bolt (I think) and the torque is different, and one torque is what you would expect for an 8mm bolt, and the other is pretty high.

Schematic in the service manual for the 2008 Frontier for the front brake sliding pin bolts shows 32 ftlbs. The union bolt shows 19. The rear shows 24 ftlbs on the 2 sliding pin bolts and 19 for the union.

Front brake slide pin bolt does NOT require 32 ft-lbs. Snapped off a slide pin bolt yesterday when I reinstalled the caliper and without thinking set my torque wrench to the specified torque on this reference sheet.

Find the most up-to-date torque spec listings in electronic format. FelPro-Only.com is your convenient source for advanced sealing information. It’s the place to learn and share “tricks of the trade,” find proper diagnosis and installation instructions, and enjoy easy access to parts reference.

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