11-20-2015, 12:11 PM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:
Browse all: Steering & Suspension Guides
- Ford Mustang Gt 1996 to 2004: How to Replace Front Wheel Bearings
Step by step instructions for do-it-yourself repairs
Browse all: Steering & Suspension Guides
Wheel bearing replacement
02-10-2012, 01:10 PM
#1
Wheel bearing replacement
My front right wheel bearing is starting to go, so I figure I will just do both. The parts had to be ordered since the local place didn't have them in stock, so I am not sure if it includes the one time use nut I have read about.
If not, what do I need to ask for? I have no clue!
Thanks!
If not, what do I need to ask for? I have no clue!
Thanks!
02-10-2012, 01:30 PM
#3
02-10-2012, 02:20 PM
#4
TECH SAVANT
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Posts: 10,938
You will also need a big-*** torque wrench, or a reasonable way of guesstimating the recommended hub nut torque: 258 lb-ft...
02-10-2012, 06:43 PM
#5
You will also need a big-*** torque wrench, or a reasonable way of guesstimating the recommended hub nut torque: 258 lb-ft...
02-10-2012, 07:53 PM
#6
TECH SAVANT
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Posts: 10,938
I should not publicize this, as it attacks my reputation as the local **** retentive engineer, however as I hit 200 lbs or so (to the dismay of my doctors) I use a 24" breaker bar and put what I guesstimate to be 2/3rds of my weight on its handle:
200 lbs * 2 ft * 0.6667 (of 200 lbs) = 267 lb-ft
Not very exact, but probably close enough...
200 lbs * 2 ft * 0.6667 (of 200 lbs) = 267 lb-ft
Not very exact, but probably close enough...
02-10-2012, 10:02 PM
#8
TECH SAVANT
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Posts: 10,938
Most torque specifications are not as critical as the precision of their presentation implies.
There are of course exceptions, most being things with relatively low torque values like the plugs in our engines. Once you get up to 50+ lb-ft making sure you get at least to the spec, and not so high as to weaken the fastener, is close enough.
For example, my Burgman 400 scooter service manual says that the CVT driven pulley clutch bell nut should be torqued to 61.5 lb-ft, using a "special" holding tool on the clutch bell. I considered making such a tool, but decided instead to just use a 65 lb-ft torque stick, and pneumatic torque wrench, of known capacity:
The crank pulley calls for 76 lb-ft, so I use a 80 lb-ft stick. Torque sticks are very accurate if used intelligently and properly...
There are of course exceptions, most being things with relatively low torque values like the plugs in our engines. Once you get up to 50+ lb-ft making sure you get at least to the spec, and not so high as to weaken the fastener, is close enough.
For example, my Burgman 400 scooter service manual says that the CVT driven pulley clutch bell nut should be torqued to 61.5 lb-ft, using a "special" holding tool on the clutch bell. I considered making such a tool, but decided instead to just use a 65 lb-ft torque stick, and pneumatic torque wrench, of known capacity:
The crank pulley calls for 76 lb-ft, so I use a 80 lb-ft stick. Torque sticks are very accurate if used intelligently and properly...
