stupid question

[Doom's Day Custom]

i know this a stupid question but haynes does not give me the info that i need...my 96 ranger with 4wd and automatic locking hubs needs wheel bearing and i can't find the torque spec for the nut that hold the bearing in place please help!!!!

 

[scotts90ranger]

just past finger tight, wherever you can get the locking pin in place

 

[countryboy]

hey doom's day i quoted this from 4x4junkie form the spindle nut solution thread hope it helps

Tighten your outer locknuts down to 250ft-lbs, not the 150 the books call for. Those Stage-8 nuts (while a cool concept) shouldn't be needed.[/QUOTE]

 

[Doom's Day Custom]

well which one is it ????

 

[countryboy]

how about this it will give you all the info you need google is your friend

http://www.shockersgarage.com/torque_specs_dana_35.htm

 

[scotts90ranger]

that 250# number is for manual hubs, auto hubs have the one big nut that is held in place with a little key thing, this setup just needs to be tight enough to give the bearings some preload, the key keeps things in place, and the rest of the parts keep the key in. when I set the ones I did I went to finger tight and tightened to the notch that fit closest to that.

or you can use the info at that last link to be more correct...

 

[AllanD]

Basically about 1/6 of a turn tighter than is required to make the perceptable play in the bearing disappear.

or about 25INCH/lbs

Then you reinstall the locking key.

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[adsm08]

Run 'er down til it breaks, then back off just a bit.