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Wheel Torque Specifications
Wheel End Torque Specifications
Item
Measurement
Torque (ft-lbs)
Notes
Ball Seat Wheel Nut
3/4 – 16
450-500
Always tighten the top nut first or pilot damage may result. If lubricant
is used, apply sparingly on threads only. Do not lubricate the faces
of the hub, drum, wheel or on the ball seats of the wheel nuts. The
last nut rotation should be with a calibrated torque device.
1-1/8 – 16
Hub Pilot Wheel Nut
22 mm x 1.5 mm
450-500
Always tighten the top nut first or pilot damage may result. Apply two
drops of oil between the nut and nut flange, and two or three drops
to the outermost 2 or 3 threads of the wheel studs. Lightly lubricate
the wheel pilots on the hub. The last nut rotation should be with a
calibrated torque device.
Drive, Studs, Installation Torque
3/4 – 16
70-90
5/8 – 18
40-90
9/16 – 18
40-60
1/2 – 20
40-60
Hub Cap
5/16 – 18
12-18
Minimum SAE Grade 5 fasteners, flat washers only.
Oil Fill Plug
1/4 NPT
20-25
O-Ring Style
3/8 NPT
9/16 – 18
Bolt-On ABS Ring Screw
8 – 32
18-22 in-lbs
1/4 – 20
155-165 in-lbs
Disc Brake Rotor Screw
M8 x 1.25
18-22
M16 x 1.5
190-210
1/2 – 20
100-120
9/16 – 12
130-150
5/8 – 11
190-210
5/8 – 18
210-230
Disc Brake Rotor Nut (Stud in Hub)
5/8 – 18
190-210
Drive Axle Flange Nuts
See axle manufacturer's recommendations for proper drive axle nut torque.
2-Piece Nut on PreSet (FF, FL, R, TN, TP, L)
300 Inner
200 Outer
300 minimum. Advance to nearest lock. Set wrench at 200 for outer
nut.
NO BACK OFF
.
2-Piece Nut on PreSet (FC-Medium Duty
Steer Hub)
150 Inner
100 Outer
150 minimum. Advance to nearest lock. Set wrench at 100 for outer
nut.
NO BACK OFF
.
1-Piece Nut on PreSet (FF, FL, R, TN, TP, L)
300
300 minimum. Advance to nearest lock.
NO BACK OFF
.
1-Piece Nut on PreSet (FC-Medium Duty
Steer Hub)
150
150 minimum. Advance to nearest lock.
NO BACK OFF
.
PreSet Plus Drive and Trailer Nut
500
Set wrench at 500.
NO BACK OFF
.
PreSet Plus Steer Nut
300
Set wrench at 300.
NO BACK OFF
.
