Re: Lug and Axle Nut Torque

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/3/30 12:55:21

I don't know of anyone who actually uses a torque wrench on wheel lug bolts, we just tighten them really tight, but the specification is 85-95 ft-lbs.

For the front wheel bearing spindle nut:

1. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs (to seat the bearings and races).
2. Back off the nut until loose, retighten to 4 ft-lbs.
3. Back off 1 hex, and then back of again to the nearest cotter pin slot.

PS - you may find this technique incorrectly stated in the shop manual, it was later corrected in a Service Counselor. Getting it "right" is really critical to good bearing life. Most mechanics of the era and today just "free-style" it, after making sure the bearins and races are seated, just adjusting until there is just a barely imperceptible degree of looseness.