Rear spindle nut torque spec...?

[AcIdBuRn02ZTS]

Hey guys...

I reassembled my hubs tonight following the 65fl lb. spec then backing off 5 clicks for new bearings...

However they still feel pretty snug. Not tight... and they turn smooth... but really stiff.

I never heard the clicks... just felt them. One website I saw says 5 audible clicks... all the others just say 5 clicks... so which is it? I can fell the click.. just cant hear it the first 3 clicks.

Am I too tight still?

 

[compressionignitionrules]

if they are internal seals (self contained) they do turn a little stiff when new. a different feel than a seal that wears on the spindle.

if you are talkign about the 10.25 rear hubs 65 and 5 clicks back is it. Audible means different things to different people, if you can feel the 5 clicks in your racket/bar when turning them back you are good.

.001-.005" endplay is another way to check the bearing adjustment, have fun with the dial guage........................

 

[AcIdBuRn02ZTS]

Lol... I'd say it's fine then. It doesn't take a lot of effort to turn but I actually have to twist my wrist.. it doesn't just spin easy.

And yes.. Sterling 10.25

Thanks for the info

 

[austin92]

I just got done building a 10.25 with all new parts. With brand new bearings on the pinion, carrier, and hubs, I struggled to turn the yoke by hand. Hubs get warm even with it cold out side but they are new and breaking in. When I backed off the nut I counted by what I felt because I couldn't hear anything. A while back I did wheel seals on my dana 61 and it just had a nylon lock nut with a little cotter key so no toque to 65 and back off x amount of clicks. As suggested above I used a dial indicator to check free play. Set it at .002 and it's been trouble free and running cool


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[AcIdBuRn02ZTS]

Seems to be fine now. Turns easily and smoothly after sitting overnight. I'm gonna run it and call it good. Thanks

 

[compressionignitionrules]

universal .001-.005 "

for warranty reasons we have to follow nut torque specs and take a measurement. if not moriter can kick back warranty failures as install failures............

 

[chris142]

Recheck your rear end oil after a few miles.