ozzinc Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 im about to install my rear hub axle on my 240z and the service manual states that I should torq the hub nut to 180lb, is this when you using a new nut which I have, it seems like a lot of torq and I dont want to end up stripping the thread on the axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I usually go 160 to 165 but that's just me. Once it's torqued tight dont forget to peen the nut into the flats (unless youre using the later lock nuts). You won't strip the threads even to 180. Many screw up and hit it with an impact until it doesn't move. That severely overloads the nut and axle. It could also be one reason why some axles tend to snap here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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