Been away for awhile due to work. Got back, and have to change rear brake shoes, so I can get it inspected. My problem is, my "books" are 3 hours away, lost in a storage locker. Can anyone tell me what the torque is for this bearing nut? '85 F250.

 

the book says torque it 120-140 ft lbs, and then back it off 1/8-3/8 turn. I have never messed with this setup, but it must have a locking tab or something to lock the nut once you back it off?

 

Are you sure that it is FOOT POUNDS and not INCH POUNDS?
Or am I thinking of the wrong part? Hub bearing I am thinking wheel bearing?
If so that I think is a lot of foot pounds on a wheel bearing.
Dave ----

 

That is foot pounds. They are using that high number to seat the bearings and then they are backing it off. If you back it off 1/8 turn you are losing most of that high poundage. They tell you to do the same thing for the front wheel bearings. Tighten them up and then back the nut off till the cotter key lines up. The bearings and nut in the rear on a f250 are a lot bigger than on the front spindles.

 

Thanks, Dave. I appreciate it. I knew it was high, but I have CRS, so I was lost on an exact number. Btw, system says I have to "spread the love" before I can rep you.

 

Yes it does. It has a funny looking 'wedge' that is driven in to lock the nut in place. See pictures.