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Old May 14, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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99 E-150 Van Torque Spec question

Im working on a friend of my dad's E-150 on thursday. In need of a serious front brake job (almost no lining on pads and pitted rotors). Anywho since the front still utilizes a spindle setup, I was wondering what the torque spec on the spindle nut is? I don't have the manual for any fords (have quite a few GMs), so I figured I'd ask. Thanks

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Old May 15, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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I just turned mine down snug as I was turning the rotor, any resistence in it rotating indicates too tight, worked fine for me, my van is a one ton, the manual had no specs on doing it.
 
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interesting. Thanks. If anything I'll follow the 12ft lb spec I use for most of the GM stuff I work on and check resistance as Im turning it.
 
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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Got the job done today. There basically was no lining on the pads at all. metal on metal contact.
 
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