2003 4x4 Ranger bolt torque
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2003 4x4 Ranger bolt torque
My right front wheel bearing has turned to dust (literally). I can move the top of the wheel almost 1/2 inch in & out. I have the new hub but want to check on the proper way to torque bolts on Fords. I've been messing with IH tractors and Scouts mostly the last few years. IH specifies bolt torque with lubricated threads and their numbers are maybe 60% of what I see on comparable Ford bolts. I know I read a few years ago (maybe 10-15, that's not long) that Ford specifies bolt torque with clean dry threads.
Is this still the case? Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks!
Is this still the case? Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks!
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2001 Service Manual states 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) for the nut and washer assembly on the wheel hub.
9 lb-ft (12 Nm) on the dust shield.
80 lb-in (9 Nm) on the anti-lock sensor.
85 lb-ft (115 Nm) on the CV joint and boot cover bolts.
Discard the nut and washer assembly on the wheel hub. I guess this means you have to use new nut and washer assembly, I suggest you get one from Ford.
I'm also assuming clean dry threads.
9 lb-ft (12 Nm) on the dust shield.
80 lb-in (9 Nm) on the anti-lock sensor.
85 lb-ft (115 Nm) on the CV joint and boot cover bolts.
Discard the nut and washer assembly on the wheel hub. I guess this means you have to use new nut and washer assembly, I suggest you get one from Ford.
I'm also assuming clean dry threads.
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Thanks for the info!
I got a new nut when I got the hub. Parts guy was very careful to tell me that this is a "Torque to yield" nut. Like a head bolt or flywheel bolt on a 7.3. You tighten it till you just cross the yield limit. Don't miss on the torque.
Wonder why they used a nut like that on the hub?
I got a new nut when I got the hub. Parts guy was very careful to tell me that this is a "Torque to yield" nut. Like a head bolt or flywheel bolt on a 7.3. You tighten it till you just cross the yield limit. Don't miss on the torque.
Wonder why they used a nut like that on the hub?
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