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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Does anyone no what the torque specs for that clamp that holds the front axel on is? The book says the front axel is around 55 foot pounds and the rear axel is 60 to 65 that sound about right? what about that clamp? Thanks
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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Tighten it til it loosens. lol I believe its a 5/16 bolt so around 15-20 ft lbs. And put some red or blue lock tite and dont worry about it.
 
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20 ft pounds sounds about right thanks
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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60 ft.lbs. for the axle nut, 15 ft.lbs. for the clamp nuts.
 
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dont overtighten the clamp nuts, the studs a very soft and break easily
 
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I just looked it up last night after changing out the front rotor - 50-55lbs for axle nut and 15-20 on the clamp nuts.
 
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