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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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"Backing off" a nut or bolt

Hi all,

I am looking at repacking the bearings on my 1989 XLT 5.0, and have read pretty much ALL of the articles here on how to do it! I don't understand when it is said to torque 50 ft./lbs (for example), then "back off 45 degrees". What does "back off" mean?

Much appreciated....

Chad

BTW --- could a moderator please allow me to create a signature? I have tried, but the website tells me "not authorized to create a signature", or something along those lines. Thank you!!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Welcome. You need to have more posts for a sig. and back off means loosen
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Thanks Sean! (for both answers) Looks like I need to get a' postin'....
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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You are just above the 1 post a year average now . I forget how many posts you need for the signature... maybe 25-50?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Hahaha...Yep, that's quite an average I have there. Thing is, I don't even remember why I joined this board way back in 2001. I have never owned a truck or 4x4 before my current Bronco..I did have a few Lincoln cars, though. Hmm, anyway, I'll hit that 25-50 posts this weekend without a doubt!
 
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