teppichkopf Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Before swapping my cv axle wanted to double check. Haynes doesn't mention axle nuts as having reverse thread so I assume both sides are regular thread ie turn counter-clockwise to loosen?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Yes, they are all conventional thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 The conventional lefty loosey righty tighty should work on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Both sides are standard right handed threads. 145 ft-lbs to tighten, but you can use more if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelbteam Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Can axles nuts be too tight, affecting the bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Can axles nuts be too tight, affecting the bearings?No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 No. Generally I agree, but that's not excactly true. With subaru roller bearings, you don't have to worry about an excact adjustment. Force from the axlenut should just hold the axle through the hub, not load the bearing. BUT, I think there is a point were they would be too tight. It would be really hard to get it too tight with conventional tools, but if you go more than say 350 ft.lbs(just a guess) I think it could hurt them. But it's not like the old tapper bearing setup that had to be adjusted *just so*. Those kind it's easy to crush the rollers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Generally I agree, but that's not excactly true. With subaru roller bearings, you don't have to worry about an excact adjustment. Force from the axlenut should just hold the axle through the hub, not load the bearing. BUT, I think there is a point were they would be too tight. It would be really hard to get it too tight with conventional tools, but if you go more than say 350 ft.lbs(just a guess) I think it could hurt them. But it's not like the old tapper bearing setup that had to be adjusted *just so*. Those kind it's easy to crush the rollers. You're right about 350 ft-lbs. Won't hurt the bearings but might break something else. I've always tightened them past 175 to be sure they were on there "good 'n tight." The point is the only critical thing here is if they are too loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 "good 'n tight." Ahh, the old german torque spec's. Gootentite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unverviking Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Ahh, the old german torque spec's. Gootentite! I'm of German heritage... I'd have to agree with that one... My Dad (right off the boat) was/is a retired machinist would have to agree too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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