1984 CHIEFTAIN P-30, REAR WHEEL DRUM/SPINDLE NUT TORQUE

[johnfrederick]

After bleeding rear brakes on my 23RG Chieftain, I am putting things back together. I have not been able to find a clear specification for torque on drum/spindle nut.

This inquiry is further complicated by the fact that you'll likely have to tighten or loosen the nut to align the key after torquing. Seems to me this will either increase or reduce the specified torque. Best I can figure is whatever you have to do is close enough?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks, John

[Eyez Open]

There really is no tourqe method.

I'll try to make this simple,spin the tire and lock down the nut, quite tight some say 70ftlbs.. Then loosen the nut to almost fingertight just a smidge more than finger tight.

Then rotate the tire a very firmly give it a kick, look closely feel closely for any wobble/oscillation.


The big picture here is your pressing the hub/bearings into the race for a nice tight fit. Don't forget your Carter key...lol

[johnfrederick]

Thanks, Eyez. That makes sense.

I installed the new master cylinder about a year ago. It was bench bled and installed.