Torquing Rear Axle Nut
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Torquing Rear Axle Nut
Had the new Metzelers mounted and went to install the wheels last night. Front went textbook. The rear axle nut requires 95-103 lbs torque. Following the book, adjusted the belt with 20 lbs torque on the axle nut and then torque to final spec. Could not figure a way of holding left side axle while torquing the axle nut. Since I only have 1-36mm socket, my only choice was...a 24" pipe wrench. My helper...the wife. I then had elusions of the the wife loosing grip and dinging the tins. I immediately aborted mission and decided to come here and gain wisdom from the elders. How do you guys do this chore?
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I usually tighten until I think I need the torque wrench, then the opposite side stays put.
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HD has one too, a little pricey but if youre by yourself its priceless!
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From: Tn
I bought 2 of the long handle 36mm wrenches off Ebay for $19 each, made this job a piece of cake. 10 minutes and I was done. Took longer to get the bags off and my tools set up than to actual adjust the belt!!!