Rear axle nut torque spec

[Don in VT]

Hi
Is there a new torque spec for the rear axle nut or is it still 168 ft/.lbs?


Thanks

Don

[gbrtng]

Yup - bumped to 200 #-ft many years ago ... at least 10, maybe more.

[batchman]

Yup - bumped to 200 #-ft many years ago ... at least 10, maybe more.

Bumped by whom?

I'm in there often enough I hesitate to overstress things. On the other hand if that will help keep them from relaxing or otherwise self destructing I'm all ears...

Thanks,
- Jeff

[secondchance]

My understanding is the factory revised the torque spec. My last rear bearings were torqued to 170 and left side developed the dreaded clanking. Been using 190-200 since then.

[lbszr]

A few years ago the National Federal Mogual bearings came with installation instructions for 190lb. So far they have lasted a long time, but they will still loosen when tracking the car. I've had to retorque them probably 10 times.

[Don in VT]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the new torque setting of 200 ft/lbs. Job is done and all is great. The ZR is down for the winter. It will be probably be for sale in the spring for $ 13,000.00. Sooner if you have a car carrier and live in the NE.

Cheers,

Don