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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde
100 ft-lbs on a taper??? Way too much torque in my opinion. The taper centers the axle and the shear key reacts the driveline torque. What is important is that the shear key have a snug fit (no play).
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One of the great things about this forum is all the different views members have and sometime voice.
I guess you could refer to the rear axel key as a “shear key”, but I don’t believe that is correct. The torque on the rear axel taper along with the key guidance is what makes things work.
These are not like shear pins on snowthowers or outboard motors. They are guides.
Please check the factory spec’s. One of the quickest ways to break a key is to incorrectly torque rear axel nut. Enjoy.