RE: Spindle flange nut size?

["Nick Leiterman" <nickl@domain.elided>]

I know its not the "right" tool but I have used a spindle socket for a 3/4
ton GMC.  It has 6 prongs that will engage the 6 corners of the nut and
allow you to apply the required 125 to 150 lbs.-ft of torque.  I happened to
have one laying around when I needed it and it worked suprisingly well.
Well enough that I wont bother to buy the "right socket".

Nick Leiterman
Kent, WA
iarenick@domain.elided

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ihc@domain.elided [mailto:owner-ihc@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
> Kevin Curry
> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 7:28 AM
> To: jlandry@domain.elided
> Cc: ihc-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: Re: Spindle flange nut size?
>
>
> Well, here's what I did. From my understanding, I have the same
> from axle found
> on the same year ('75) Traveler and Travelall. I have the 6-bolt
> hub assy. w/
> the 27-spline spindle. Here's my series of events from last night:
>
> 1> removed the outer hub assy.
> 2> removed the snap-ring
> 3>removed the outer 6-bolts and the inner hub assy.
>
> this is where the flange nut is exposed. it is a large one with a
> thin metal
> plate folded around 2 sides of it. I bought a flange nut remover
> and when I ws
> attempting to turn the flange nut I stripped out the ½" drive
> hole.. I plan on
> purchasing a much heavier duty flange nut socket and using a
> cheater to remove
> it. Like I mentioned before, I understand that flange nut is to
> be torqued only
> to about 5#'s or so.
>
> "John A. Landry" wrote:
>
> > At a recent NATO press briefing, Kevin Curry
> <kevin@domain.elided> was heard
> > threatening Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic...
> >
> > >My understanding is that they're no s'posed to be torqued over
> > >like 5#'s but mine is ON THERE!
> >
> > Actually Kevin, the *outer* spindle lock nut is supposed to be
> torqued to
> > something like 135 *foot* pounds (I don't have the manual in
> front of me at
> > the moment).
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > John L.
> >
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