| Author | Message | ||
     Scottorious |
my service manual hasnt arrived yet and im putting the wheels back on after my first DIY tire change, but I dont want to over torque the axles or the hex nuts. Anyone have a service manual handy and could let me know? | ||
| Stevej |
the rear axle is left handed threads so to loosen you go righty and tighten you go lefty. book says to torque in two steps, first 25 ft lbs and last 50 ft lbs. | ||
| Scottorious |
hey thanks a lot. are there specs for those two hex bolts on the front fork that clamp the axle? same for the one on the rear? | ||
| Jeepinbueller |
Front axle pinch bolts: 20-22 ft-lbs Front axle is one time torque of 39-41 ft-lbs Rear axle pinch bolt: 40-45 ft-lbs Rear axle: torque to 23-27 ft-lb, then loosen two turns (720* clockwise), then retorque to 48-52 ft-lbs Remember as Steve said, both axles are left-hand thread (lefty tighty, righty loosey) (Message edited by jeepinbueller on June 18, 2010) | ||
| Jdugger |
Front axle bolts are M8. way lower torque than the rear ones (M12). I use 18 ft/lb since I have a Ti nut fitted with copper grease. 20 is spec, I think. Be very careful not to over torque from pinch bolts since they pull the threads out of your fork bottoms if you do! I think front axle torque is 40ftlb, and calipers are 35 | ||
| Jdugger |
> Front axle pinch bolts: 35-37 ft-lbs DOUBLE CHECK THAT. Pretty sure an M8 in aluminum won't sustain that torque -- that sounds like the caliper spec to me. | ||
| Scottorious |
oh thanks for that. thats exactly all the info i need. Now i just need to go get some anti-seize and i'll be back on the road in no time. Anyone use anything different on the axle threads? | ||
| Scottorious |
darn it, i just need my service manual to show up...im not about to rip any threads up...i'll let this stew for a while before i tear up the front end and have to replace the bearings i just put in. | ||
| Jeepinbueller |
Edit: Jdugger is right. FRONT AXLE PINCH BOLTS: 20-22 ft-lbs (alternating between both) Sorry about that. Reading comprehension is down today b/c it's Fri. I should be ashamed though ... I'm a technical writer. Haha. (Message edited by jeepinbueller on June 18, 2010) | ||
| Scottorious |
hahaha thanks for the correction...glad i didnt just run outside and crank them down. |
