 trying to torque stub axle bolts - having an idiot moment, can't get axle to stop turning in vise |
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| iankarr |
 Feb 13 2016, 04:31 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K  Group: Members Posts: 2,567 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region 
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Hi Guys,
I think I've been sniffing grease too long. Trying to torque the CV bolts to the stub axle. I have the axle assembly nice and tight in a vise (tried with a towel and without), but I can't keep it from turning before 31lbs is reached. Any tips/tricks from someone thinking more clearly? Thanks |
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| stugray |
Feb 13 2016, 10:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I torque them in the car.
You pretty much have to do it that way because it is very important that you check that torque regularly. "CV joint came loose" is one of the more common failures on these cars. |
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cuddyk trying to torque stub axle bolts - having an idiot moment Feb 13 2016, 04:31 PM
jd74914 I've always done it after putting them in the ... Feb 13 2016, 04:37 PM cuddyk Even for the stub axle side? Those bolts are prett... Feb 13 2016, 04:48 PM jd74914 Torque is the same regardless of the length of you... Feb 13 2016, 04:56 PM cuddyk cool. thanks for the info! Feb 13 2016, 05:59 PM rick 918-S I do the same. But a word of caution. I always mak... Feb 13 2016, 07:56 PM bigkensteele Just thinking out loud here because I haven't ... Feb 13 2016, 09:25 PM Dave_Darling How about using a long box-end wrench over one of ... Feb 13 2016, 09:46 PM colingreene Do you have a empty hub in the car, put the axle i... Feb 13 2016, 09:47 PM r_towle Put the nut on the axle, put the nut in the vice? Feb 13 2016, 10:11 PM
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Put the nut on the axle, put the nut in the vice?... Feb 13 2016, 11:04 PM cuddyk Thanks guys. Will try the nut/pin trick and report... Feb 14 2016, 05:12 AM Andyrew I torque them in the car. Find it so much easier ... Feb 14 2016, 09:33 AM rick 918-S I'be never removed the stub axle ever Feb 14 2016, 10:34 AM cuddyk My CVs were shot, so I bought new axle assemblies ... Feb 14 2016, 02:12 PM |
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