Re: Rear axle nut torque setting for a 23rd Series 288

Posted by Ernie Vitucci On 2017/8/9 17:32:06

Good afternoon all...Today Alex Alfaro and I pulled the brake drums all around and cleaned everything and installed new springs and keepers all around. On the back drums, there was literally no torque. I removed the cotter key and the nut came of easily on both sides with an open end wrench with little muscle! The rear drums came off with just a couple of light tapes with a small hammer on both sides. When we put it back together, we were at 235 pounds feet of torque...The old girl drives nice and stops really nice and quietly now...Thanks again Howard and David for your help. Ernie