What to do if your front axle nut is not torqued?
If an axle nut was not correctly torqued, it could be a major safety issue. This axle requires that you have a 19mm allen bit. To torque, or check axle nut torque, use a 6mm allen to loosen the pinch bolt in the right side lower slider. Then, use the 19mm allen with your foot pounds torque wrench and tighten the axle 59 to 79 foot pounds.
What are torque specifications for front and rear axles?
Torque specification guide Front & rear axle nut torque specifications for FWD, RWD & 4 W/D vehicles One of the most common mistakes during installation is improper torque of the Axle nut. To guarantee the (Bearing, Spindle or Hub) is torqued correctly, follow the manufacture’s installation procedure.
Can a calibrated torque wrench install an axle?
Use a qualified, calibrated torque wrench. Do not use an impact gun to install the axle nut. The impact gun will damage the axle nut. It will also leave your spindle nut under or over torque resulting in hub assembly failure.
Can a impact gun damage an axle nut?
The impact gun will damage the axle nut. It will also leave your spindle nut under or over torque resulting in hub assembly failure. Ensure that you have the correct torque for the application by referring to SKF 457377 torque specification guide or contact the vehicle manufactures dealer.
How much torque is need on my wheel axle hub nut?
Tighten the axle nut with a socket and torque wrench; torque the axle nut between 15 to 20-ft pounds of torque to preload the axle bearings. Rotate the hub eight to 10 revolutions by hand to fully seat the bearing races. Loosen the axle nut until it is freely loose, then finger-tighten the axle nut.
What is the torque spec for the axle?
The front axle nut torque spec is considerably lower than the rear axle nut. The factory service manual lists the front axle torque spec as 70 to 75 foot pounds . We would always suggest reaching for the higher number on a larger fastener such as this. The front axle nut is metric. Use a twenty four millimeter socket with a reliable torque wrench.
What size is a skateboard truck Axel nut?
These axle nuts are the standard size and will fit on all skateboard/longboard trucks that have 8mm axles (virtually every truck has the standard 8mm axle size). The thread size for these axle nuts is 5/16″. The 4 locknuts included are enough to outfit 2 trucks
What size are the axle nuts?
3/4″ sized nuts are used in the axle of a EZGO golf cart. Don’t over tighten the nut as it will result in slipping of the axle and can cause damage to the complete axle set. Oiling is very important to prevent the axle from rusting and slipping.