Anyone know how tight to torque the spindle nut? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gottwake · 10-17-2008, 09:46 AM

I was looking to see if anyone knew the FT LBS for the spindle nut that holds on the rotor?

kizer · 10-17-2008, 10:34 AM

That is one you probably will not ever get a for sure answer. Now is below what I do, but doesn't mean its correct.

What I did was install my bearings packed with grease and tighten down so it was snug and I knew the bearings where pressed into place. I then just grabbed the rotor and rocked it back and forth and made sure there was no wiggle play and made sure there was no drag on the drum.

If there is any wiggle which I usually check in the 12 and 6 o'clock positions buy pushing and pulling to see if it rocks on the spindle its needs to be tightened a little bit.

*Shane* · 10-17-2008, 10:53 AM

I tighten until the rotor is very difficult to turn by hand then back off just enough to line up the castle nut with the thru-hole on the spindle and install a NEW cotter pin.

Never had a problem.

Spray-Bomb · 10-17-2008, 12:02 PM

My book says to torque it NO MORE than 12 foot pounds, then back it off & then tighten it up as tight as you can by HAND, then install cotter pin... If it wont go it, loosen it no half a flat

Hope that works for you

Ackattack · 10-17-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

My book says to torque it NO MORE than 12 foot pounds, then back it off & then tighten it up as tight as you can by HAND, then install cotter pin... If it wont go it, loosen it no half a flat

Hope that works for you

that's what I did

bobbo · 10-18-2008, 08:05 AM

I use a half inch impact and hammer down on it until it breaks!

The advice above is what i use as well. Just tighten it up until there is no play in the bearings. Make sure you pack the bearings good.

gottwake · 10-19-2008, 12:12 AM

You guys have no clue... Your supposed to use your BFH. No problems.
Thanks yall.

pocketpool · 10-21-2008, 02:18 PM

i use the F.A.R system, (feels about right)

10-17-2008, 09:46 AM	#1
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Anyone know how tight to torque the spindle nut? I was looking to see if anyone knew the FT LBS for the spindle nut that holds on the rotor? __________________ Blazer Project

10-17-2008, 10:34 AM	#2
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Anyone know how tight to torque the spindle nut? That is one you probably will not ever get a for sure answer. Now is below what I do, but doesn't mean its correct. What I did was install my bearings packed with grease and tighten down so it was snug and I knew the bearings where pressed into place. I then just grabbed the rotor and rocked it back and forth and made sure there was no wiggle play and made sure there was no drag on the drum. If there is any wiggle which I usually check in the 12 and 6 o'clock positions buy pushing and pulling to see if it rocks on the spindle its needs to be tightened a little bit. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

10-17-2008, 10:53 AM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Anyone know how tight to torque the spindle nut? I tighten until the rotor is very difficult to turn by hand then back off just enough to line up the castle nut with the thru-hole on the spindle and install a NEW cotter pin. Never had a problem.

10-17-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anyone know how tight to torque the spindle nut? My book says to torque it NO MORE than 12 foot pounds, then back it off & then tighten it up as tight as you can by HAND, then install cotter pin... If it wont go it, loosen it no half a flat Hope that works for you __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-18-2008, 08:05 AM	#6
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: Anyone know how tight to torque the spindle nut? I use a half inch impact and hammer down on it until it breaks! The advice above is what i use as well. Just tighten it up until there is no play in the bearings. Make sure you pack the bearings good. __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

10-19-2008, 12:12 AM	#7
gottwake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 581	Re: Anyone know how tight to torque the spindle nut? You guys have no clue... Your supposed to use your BFH. No problems. Thanks yall. __________________ Blazer Project

10-21-2008, 02:18 PM	#8
pocketpool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ozark mo. Posts: 586	Re: Anyone know how tight to torque the spindle nut? i use the F.A.R system, (feels about right)



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