Torque value of axle nut? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

theeyebrower · 07-11-2008, 12:49 PM

I have a 92 Dodge Stealth base model and am in the process of putting the passenger side cv axle back on and need to know the torque value of the axle's castle nut. Anybody know?

veerfour05 · 07-11-2008, 02:38 PM

166 ft/lbs.

theeyebrower · 07-11-2008, 03:04 PM

Thanks!!

Alt0id · 07-11-2008, 03:11 PM

I could have sworn it was 186...hmm

SOHC3000GT · 07-11-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veerfour05

166 ft/lbs.

correct.

http://www.autowaresgroup.com/resour...rque_specs.pdf

**Alan92RTTT** · 07-11-2008, 03:58 PM

3rd for 166

Of course my torque wrench only goes to 150 so I just push a bit after it clocks for 150.

iceman_ii · 07-11-2008, 04:31 PM

I'm a big fan of torque specs, but this is one that I don't even worry about. Y'all can say 166 all you want but it really doesn't freakin' matter... get the damn thing good and tight, then make sure the notch in the castle nut lines up with the hole in the shaft so you can put the cotter pin in.

It may take more than 166, or even a little bit less, but as long as it's good and tight and the notch/holes line up, that is really all that matters. It isn't like it has to be torqued to keep it from backing off... thats what that big freakin' pin is for.

veerfour05 · 07-11-2008, 05:01 PM

Yeah but if you're gonna put it on you might as well torque it. Takes an extra minute maybe to set the torque wrench and put the socket on it.

iceman_ii · 07-11-2008, 05:23 PM

What I am saying is that after you torque it, it will NOT be set to put the cotter pin in, you are most likely going to have to change it anyway, so what is the use. There are torque specs to sweat the load over, but this isn't one of them.

SOHC3000GT · 07-11-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman_ii

What I am saying is that after you torque it, it will NOT be set to put the cotter pin in, you are most likely going to have to change it anyway, so what is the use. There are torque specs to sweat the load over, but this isn't one of them.

I do agree here. Impact those on.

07-11-2008, 12:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
theeyebrower New User - Please be kind Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walden, NY Drives: 92 Stealth base Trader Rating: (2)	Torque value of axle nut? I have a 92 Dodge Stealth base model and am in the process of putting the passenger side cv axle back on and need to know the torque value of the axle's castle nut. Anybody know? Last edited by theeyebrower : 07-11-2008 at 12:50 PM. Reason: too many "of"s in the title

07-11-2008, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
veerfour05 Profesional Insomniac Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Prague MN Drives: 93 VR4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Torque value of axle nut? 166 ft/lbs.

07-11-2008, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
theeyebrower New User - Please be kind Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walden, NY Drives: 92 Stealth base Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Torque value of axle nut? Thanks!!

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Alt0id Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Drives: '94 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Torque value of axle nut? I could have sworn it was 186...hmm __________________ Need new capacitors for your ECU? http://www.3si.org/forum/f4/brand-ne...6/#post4971676

07-11-2008, 05:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
veerfour05 Profesional Insomniac Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Prague MN Drives: 93 VR4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Torque value of axle nut? Yeah but if you're gonna put it on you might as well torque it. Takes an extra minute maybe to set the torque wrench and put the socket on it.

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07-11-2008, 05:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
iceman_ii Between Shadow and Light Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Drives: Abbie & the N/A Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Torque value of axle nut? What I am saying is that after you torque it, it will NOT be set to put the cotter pin in, you are most likely going to have to change it anyway, so what is the use. There are torque specs to sweat the load over, but this isn't one of them.