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Originally Posted by 72tutone
Thanks. So, upon snugging it down, check with an inch lb wrench to make sure preload is in spec, then torque it down, and preload shouldnt change?
My preload seems to get tighter and it blows my specs way out. I only need 13-15inch lbs according to Yukon for a 12bolt on new bearings.
So @a1971blazer, when you say solid spacer is a few thou short, I need to add additional shims then?
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yes, that's the whole idea behind using a solid spacer, get the preload correct and torque the nut to spec.
sometimes I will use a crush sleeve and an old nut, get the preload correct without the seal in place,
then remove it and duplicate the measurement of the crush sleeve on a solid sleeve.
I have an advantage because I have a machine shop. So I just make all mine to fit, even the spacers for setting the backlash on the ring gear.