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10-02-2021, 01:06 PM | #1 |
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Rear Axle Torque
I thought I had this written down, but I can’t find it.
Various posts on the Ford Barn suggest anywhere between 90 ft lb and 150 lb ft. I’m leaning more to 90 ft lbs. What is the prevailing thought today? Does 90 ft lb sound right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
10-02-2021, 01:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rear Axle Torque
Dry 100# you could go 90# then advance to the next cotter pin slot.
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10-02-2021, 01:37 PM | #3 |
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Thanks, I did 90 lbs + what it took to line up the cotter pin.
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10-02-2021, 05:12 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rear Axle Torque
Re tightening the nuts is a maintenance thing. I do mine once a year or more.
If the hubs and/or axles are worn you can buy shims which are shim stock that wrap around the axle. Worn parts will cause the brake drums to rub the sides of the shoes. Most cars need the shims. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...el-a/axle/rear
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10-02-2021, 05:24 PM | #6 |
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10-02-2021, 07:36 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rear Axle Torque
I set my torque wrench at 90 ft. lbs. and after it clicks I look to see where the cotter pin hole is. If it is lined up I leave it. If not I tighten it more until it does. I don't think I ever exceed 120 ft. lbs. I think 150 ft. lbs. may be stressing the treads.
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After driving at 90 lbs, you may be surprised at the ‘looseness’ at 90 lbs. Good luck. |
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