How tight should wheel bearing bolts be?
The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off, about a quarter of a turn. The nut finger should be tight until the castle nut or cotter pin is used.
What is the torque for a rear axle nut?
We apologize for this inconvenience and are asking ALL customers to check the axle nuts with a torque wrench to make sure they are properly torqued. Drum brakes should be torqued to 100-110ft/lbs and disc brakes to 170-190 ft/lbs per the Blue Bird Service Manual.
Can you over torque a wheel bearing?
“Excessive preload will cause excessive friction and the bearing will run hot, compromising lubrication and eventually leading to flaking (material coming off) at the large end of the rollers/races,” he says. “On the other hand, adjusting the bearing too loose causes excessive looseness and vibration in the system.
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
How to replace rear wheel bearing hub assembly?
Screw the two M8×1.25 bolts into the holes in the drum brake to push it away from the hub. It may be rusted to the hub so prepare for some cracking sounds. Remove the drum once it is free 8. Remove the four 12mm bolts on the back of the hub.
Do you need a calibrated torque wrench to install an axle nut?
To guarantee the (Bearing, Spindle or Hub) is torqued correctly, follow the manufacture’s installation procedure. Ignoring these important details will reduce the life of your (Bearing, Spindle or Hub). 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.
Where is the torque on a GM wheel?
Proper torque specifications for individual GM models should be obtained from their specific service manuals, or torque specification listing. A wheel hub holds the wheel onto the vehicle and the hub bearing, located at the spindle of the wheel hub, allows it to spin freely.