What is the torque for axle nut?

What is the torque for axle nut?

For a double nut or jam nut system, bend the lock tab or install the set screw after the outer nut is torqued to 200 ft-lbs. For one-piece spindle nut systems, torque the nut to a minimum of 300 ft-lbs.

What size is the axle nut on a 2000 Chevy Blazer?

RE: Axle nut size. IT is a 36mm for sure.

What is the torque on the front 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.

Do axle nuts need to be torqued?

Forum Moderator The axle nut needs to be torqued to 180 ft lbs.

What happens if you over torque 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. It happens, but it doesn’t happen a lot. The only way to tighten them is with a Torque wrench.

What size is the axle nut on a 2002 Chevy s10?

Re: What is size of hub axle nut on 2002 chevy s10? 36 mm.

What happens if you over tighten wheel bearings?

“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.

Can you over tighten an axle nut?

Can I reuse an 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 you tighten front wheel bearings?

Do Check For the Recommended Torque Procedure of torque while rotating the wheel to make sure the bearings are seated. The adjustment nut is then loosened 1/6 to 1/4 turn, and locked in place with a new cotter pin. As a rule, endplay should be about 0.001 to 0.005 inches.