Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

HELP - 87 150 spindle nut

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 12:25 AM
  #1  
yardbird's Avatar
yardbird
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,776
Likes: 862
From: Foothills of NC
HELP - 87 150 spindle nut

I have looked at over 120 pages, and hundreds of post for my answer. I know it is here, but I can't find it. Please Help.

I have a 87 f-150 4x4 with the famous flange type locking hubs. I need to tighten up the wheel bearings. I put new rotors on it a couple years ago, but just guessed at the torque. I have the oddball socket to take the spindle nut off, but I need to know the proper procedure for putting the nut back on with the correct torque.

I would hate to leave it too loose and lose a wheel, or too tight and burn a bearing. I plan on doing this today if I can get the directions. Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 12:35 AM
  #2  
PatsPOS's Avatar
PatsPOS
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 636
Likes: 0
From: Portage Twp, PA
Here's the official method out of the Ford shop manual (edited so I don't have to do too much typing...lol)

    Any questions?
    Pat
     
    Reply
    Old Oct 14, 2004 | 01:16 AM
      #3  
    yardbird's Avatar
    yardbird
    Thread Starter
    |
    Logistics Pro
    20 Year Member
    Liked
    Loved
    Community Favorite
    Joined: Dec 2003
    Posts: 3,776
    Likes: 862
    From: Foothills of NC
    Thank you very much. I now remember reading that here around a year ago, but with the search feature down, and my poor memory, I could not remember what to do.

    You saved my wheel.
     
    Reply




    All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:42 AM.

    story-0
    Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

    Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

    By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


    VIEW MORE
    story-1
    AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

    And it might be even better than that.

    By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


    VIEW MORE
    story-2
    Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

    Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

    By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


    VIEW MORE
    story-3
    Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

    Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

    By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


    VIEW MORE
    story-4
    10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

    Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

    By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


    VIEW MORE
    story-5
    2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

    Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

    By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


    VIEW MORE
    story-6
    2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

    Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

    By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


    VIEW MORE
    story-7
    10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

    Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

    By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


    VIEW MORE
    story-8
    Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

    Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

    By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


    VIEW MORE
    story-9
    5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

    Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

    By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


    VIEW MORE