rear axle nut torque

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rear axle nut torque

Post by chucks_toy » Wed May 17, 2023 2:28 pm

Does the rear axle nut have to be torqued?
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Re: rear axle nut torque

Post by Ron D » Wed May 17, 2023 6:58 pm

Your choice.
The M38 manual says "tighten".
The Willys Jeep Universal Service Manual says minimum 150 ft-lbs.
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Re: rear axle nut torque

Post by dpcd67 » Fri May 19, 2023 6:33 am

I just tighten them with a two foot breaker bar.
Or use Tanker's torque; tighten it till it squeaks and then give it 1/4 turn more.
(Ok, do not do that was a joke from the old tank motor pool days, when assembling track. )
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Re: rear axle nut torque

Post by Rebel Walker » Fri May 19, 2023 11:31 am

Make sure the key is in right way round.
Wrong way can spilt the hub.


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