ie 159-217 ft lb's, which sounds like a lucky dip. Can anyone be more specific.
Cheers
Steve
Rear Hub axle nut torque settings
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Rear Hub axle nut torque settings
Hi I am replacing the rear axle/hub bearings on my NA 1800,I have searched for torque settings for the 29mm nut with varying results
ie 159-217 ft lb's, which sounds like a lucky dip. Can anyone be more specific.
Cheers
Steve
ie 159-217 ft lb's, which sounds like a lucky dip. Can anyone be more specific.
Cheers
Steve
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Re: Rear Hub axle nut torque settings
According to Haynes & Rod's manuals: 160-216
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Re: Rear Hub axle nut torque settings
WASP wrote:Hi I am replacing the rear axle/hub bearings on my NA 1800,I have searched for torque settings for the 29mm nut with varying results ie 159-217 ft lb's, which sounds like a lucky dip. Can anyone be more specific.Steve
Aim for a ball park figure of 190 ft lb
When you get up to this size bolt, the tolerance on correct torque can be quite large.
Assume you are using new nuts!
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