Torque for front spindal nut?
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Torque for front spindal nut?
I have an 03 f250 2wd. I just turned the front rotors and bought new wheel bearings. I want to know the proper way to tighten up the nut when putting the rotors back on... anyone have that info? Thanks!
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Hi Ray299: I installed new bearings on my 1997 Ford F-250 (Light Duty) last week. I found the proper method in the 'Tune-up and routine maintenance' section of the Hayne's repair manual (which covers Ford F-150s and F-250s, 2WD & 4WD, from 1997 thru 2003).
Here's the instructions for the adjustment part of the job (assuming you've got the bearings all replaced and it's ready to be tightened):
(1) Install the washer and spindle nut. Tighten the nut only slightly (no more than 12 ft-lbs of torque).
(2) Spin the hub in a forward direction while tightening the spindle nut to approximately 30 ft-lbs to seat the bearings and remove any grease or burrs which could cause excessive bearing play later.
(3) Loosen the spindle nut 1/4-turn, then using your hand (not a wrench of any kind), tighten the nut until it's snug. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin through the hole in the spindle. If the slots in the nut lock don't line up with the hole in the spindle, reposition the nut lock until they do.
(4) Check that the hub/disc assembly spins freely with no noticeable free play. If freeplay exists repeat steps (2) and (3) until proper adjustment is obtained.
(5) Bend the ends of the cotter pin until they're flat against the nut. Cut off any extra length which could interfere with the dust cap.
(6) Install the dust cap, lightly tapping it into place with a hammer.
(7) Install brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
(8) Install the wheel on the hub and tighten the lug nuts.
(9) Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.
That's it, word for word from the repair manual. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
-Mike
Here's the instructions for the adjustment part of the job (assuming you've got the bearings all replaced and it's ready to be tightened):
(1) Install the washer and spindle nut. Tighten the nut only slightly (no more than 12 ft-lbs of torque).
(2) Spin the hub in a forward direction while tightening the spindle nut to approximately 30 ft-lbs to seat the bearings and remove any grease or burrs which could cause excessive bearing play later.
(3) Loosen the spindle nut 1/4-turn, then using your hand (not a wrench of any kind), tighten the nut until it's snug. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin through the hole in the spindle. If the slots in the nut lock don't line up with the hole in the spindle, reposition the nut lock until they do.
(4) Check that the hub/disc assembly spins freely with no noticeable free play. If freeplay exists repeat steps (2) and (3) until proper adjustment is obtained.
(5) Bend the ends of the cotter pin until they're flat against the nut. Cut off any extra length which could interfere with the dust cap.
(6) Install the dust cap, lightly tapping it into place with a hammer.
(7) Install brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
(8) Install the wheel on the hub and tighten the lug nuts.
(9) Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.
That's it, word for word from the repair manual. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
-Mike
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Hi Ray299: I installed new bearings on my 1997 Ford F-250 (Light Duty) last week. I found the proper method in the 'Tune-up and routine maintenance' section of the Hayne's repair manual (which covers Ford F-150s and F-250s, 2WD & 4WD, from 1997 thru 2003).
Here's the instructions for the adjustment part of the job (assuming you've got the bearings all replaced and it's ready to be tightened):
(1) Install the washer and spindle nut. Tighten the nut only slightly (no more than 12 ft-lbs of torque).
(2) Spin the hub in a forward direction while tightening the spindle nut to approximately 30 ft-lbs to seat the bearings and remove any grease or burrs which could cause excessive bearing play later.
(3) Loosen the spindle nut 1/4-turn, then using your hand (not a wrench of any kind), tighten the nut until it's snug. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin through the hole in the spindle. If the slots in the nut lock don't line up with the hole in the spindle, reposition the nut lock until they do.
(4) Check that the hub/disc assembly spins freely with no noticeable free play. If freeplay exists repeat steps (2) and (3) until proper adjustment is obtained.
(5) Bend the ends of the cotter pin until they're flat against the nut. Cut off any extra length which could interfere with the dust cap.
(6) Install the dust cap, lightly tapping it into place with a hammer.
(7) Install brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
(8) Install the wheel on the hub and tighten the lug nuts.
(9) Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.
That's it, word for word from the repair manual. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
-Mike
Here's the instructions for the adjustment part of the job (assuming you've got the bearings all replaced and it's ready to be tightened):
(1) Install the washer and spindle nut. Tighten the nut only slightly (no more than 12 ft-lbs of torque).
(2) Spin the hub in a forward direction while tightening the spindle nut to approximately 30 ft-lbs to seat the bearings and remove any grease or burrs which could cause excessive bearing play later.
(3) Loosen the spindle nut 1/4-turn, then using your hand (not a wrench of any kind), tighten the nut until it's snug. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin through the hole in the spindle. If the slots in the nut lock don't line up with the hole in the spindle, reposition the nut lock until they do.
(4) Check that the hub/disc assembly spins freely with no noticeable free play. If freeplay exists repeat steps (2) and (3) until proper adjustment is obtained.
(5) Bend the ends of the cotter pin until they're flat against the nut. Cut off any extra length which could interfere with the dust cap.
(6) Install the dust cap, lightly tapping it into place with a hammer.
(7) Install brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
(8) Install the wheel on the hub and tighten the lug nuts.
(9) Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.
That's it, word for word from the repair manual. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
-Mike
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Hi Ray299: I installed new bearings on my 1997 Ford F-250 (Light Duty) last week. I found the proper method in the 'Tune-up and routine maintenance' section of the Hayne's repair manual (which covers Ford F-150s and F-250s, 2WD & 4WD, from 1997 thru 2003).
Here's the instructions for the adjustment part of the job (assuming you've got the bearings all replaced and it's ready to be tightened):
(1) Install the washer and spindle nut. Tighten the nut only slightly (no more than 12 ft-lbs of torque).
(2) Spin the hub in a forward direction while tightening the spindle nut to approximately 30 ft-lbs to seat the bearings and remove any grease or burrs which could cause excessive bearing play later.
(3) Loosen the spindle nut 1/4-turn, then using your hand (not a wrench of any kind), tighten the nut until it's snug. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin through the hole in the spindle. If the slots in the nut lock don't line up with the hole in the spindle, reposition the nut lock until they do.
(4) Check that the hub/disc assembly spins freely with no noticeable free play. If freeplay exists repeat steps (2) and (3) until proper adjustment is obtained.
(5) Bend the ends of the cotter pin until they're flat against the nut. Cut off any extra length which could interfere with the dust cap.
(6) Install the dust cap, lightly tapping it into place with a hammer.
(7) Install brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
(8) Install the wheel on the hub and tighten the lug nuts.
(9) Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.
That's it, word for word from the repair manual. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
-Mike
Here's the instructions for the adjustment part of the job (assuming you've got the bearings all replaced and it's ready to be tightened):
(1) Install the washer and spindle nut. Tighten the nut only slightly (no more than 12 ft-lbs of torque).
(2) Spin the hub in a forward direction while tightening the spindle nut to approximately 30 ft-lbs to seat the bearings and remove any grease or burrs which could cause excessive bearing play later.
(3) Loosen the spindle nut 1/4-turn, then using your hand (not a wrench of any kind), tighten the nut until it's snug. Install the nut lock and a new cotter pin through the hole in the spindle. If the slots in the nut lock don't line up with the hole in the spindle, reposition the nut lock until they do.
(4) Check that the hub/disc assembly spins freely with no noticeable free play. If freeplay exists repeat steps (2) and (3) until proper adjustment is obtained.
(5) Bend the ends of the cotter pin until they're flat against the nut. Cut off any extra length which could interfere with the dust cap.
(6) Install the dust cap, lightly tapping it into place with a hammer.
(7) Install brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
(8) Install the wheel on the hub and tighten the lug nuts.
(9) Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.
That's it, word for word from the repair manual. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
-Mike
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