slspacek Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Does any one know if there is a reccomended torque value for reinstalling the nuts that hold the axle in the rear end? I have a 1966 C-95 fire engine that was towed recently and now it's time to reinstall the axle and gaskets. Should I just tighten them down with an impact wrench? Thanks fellas.Sean Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15093-torque-for-axle-nuts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Does any one know if there is a reccomended torque value for reinstalling the nuts that hold the axle in the rear end? I have a 1966 C-95 fire engine that was towed recently and now it's time to reinstall the axle and gaskets. Should I just tighten them down with an impact wrench? Thanks fellas.SeanThat's normally how it's done in our shop, but just in case you're a stickler for procedure here are the torque specs:Single Axles [RS 23] 118–142 ft lbs34,000–38,000 lb. Axles (Eight 9/16-inch Studs) 100–125 ft lbs44,000–52,000 lb. Axles (Six 5/8-inch Studs with Conical Washers) 118–142 ft lbsDrive Flange Retaining Nuts for Two-Piece Splined Shafts 140–171 ft lbs. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15093-torque-for-axle-nuts/#findComment-60762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slspacek Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 That's normally how it's done in our shop, but just in case you're a stickler for procedure here are the torque specs:Single Axles [RS 23] 118–142 ft lbs34,000–38,000 lb. Axles (Eight 9/16-inch Studs) 100–125 ft lbs44,000–52,000 lb. Axles (Six 5/8-inch Studs with Conical Washers) 118–142 ft lbsDrive Flange Retaining Nuts for Two-Piece Splined Shafts 140–171 ft lbs.You are the man! Wasn't sure if I could do any damage by over tightening, I am not a mechanic by trade.Thanks again.Sean Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15093-torque-for-axle-nuts/#findComment-60797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 You are the man! Wasn't sure if I could do any damage by over tightening, I am not a mechanic by trade.Thanks again.SeanYou can use the impact wrench, just have to use a little common sense with it! Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15093-torque-for-axle-nuts/#findComment-60799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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