Author |
Message |
Kalali
| Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 12:58 pm: |
|
Does anyone know the size and torque settings for the rear axle nuts (both sides)? And are the nuts reverse threaded? Thanks. |
Gohot
| Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 08:52 am: |
|
NOT REVERSE THREADS. |
Gohot
| Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 08:58 am: |
|
Don't go 'Godzilla on it, but two cresent wrenches will do nicely, tighten to very well snuged, or about 3/4 to 1 turn past snug. Sure this not technichal, but it's not a tough thing to do. Use 12" cresents and tighten till it stops and you'v put some grunt into it, watch the knuckles, and go ride |
Buellisticx1
| Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 09:38 am: |
|
The FSM says: Tighten axle nut (metric) to 66-73 ft-lbs (89.5-98.9 Nm) and verify that belt deflection is correct. Regards. |
Kilroy
| Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 12:03 pm: |
|
I always put a dot of nail polish at the top of the nut after putting the axle back on, so I can verify at a glance, even while riding, that the nut is not loosening or backing off. Just a little peace of mind. |
Newbuellertoo
| Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 07:28 pm: |
|
36mm. on my S3. |
Cyclonemduece
| Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 02:23 pm: |
|
good call kilroy i am going to do that. |
|