Hub Nut (Driveshaft) Torque setting
Discussion
Hi all,
What setting do I torque the hub nut upto? In the haynes it states:
'All models except Cooper S and 1275GT 83Nm'
'Cooper S and 1275 GT 207Nm'
There is a huge difference between these figures, why so? The reason for asking is that I have recently changed from front drum brakes to Cooper S disks. Do I therefore, refer to the Cooper S setting of 207Nm?
Essentially I have a Cooper 'S' setup on non-GT driveshafts.
Tom
What setting do I torque the hub nut upto? In the haynes it states:
'All models except Cooper S and 1275GT 83Nm'
'Cooper S and 1275 GT 207Nm'
There is a huge difference between these figures, why so? The reason for asking is that I have recently changed from front drum brakes to Cooper S disks. Do I therefore, refer to the Cooper S setting of 207Nm?
Essentially I have a Cooper 'S' setup on non-GT driveshafts.
Tom
fastcarl said:
200lbs ft in old money,or a good old jump on the breaker bar.
carl
Thats 200lb ft is 270Nm - Much more than anything stated in the book, even for S & GT spec. Whats your reasoning for this figure?carl
Cheers.
ETA: Just sent you an email Carl.Edited by Mini_Lund on Tuesday 2nd February 23:44
I go to 130 lb.ft and then to the next slot to line up for the split pin. It seems to work. Be aware that as the car 'beds-in' the torque should be checked.
It's a good idea to use a big flat asher instead of the cone washer first, do it all up to 130 to 140 lb. ft, then undo it, fit the cone washer and do it up again. That way you know the bearing is seated properly.
It's a good idea to use a big flat asher instead of the cone washer first, do it all up to 130 to 140 lb. ft, then undo it, fit the cone washer and do it up again. That way you know the bearing is seated properly.
Cooperman said:
I go to 130 lb.ft and then to the next slot to line up for the split pin. It seems to work. Be aware that as the car 'beds-in' the torque should be checked.
It's a good idea to use a big flat asher instead of the cone washer first, do it all up to 130 to 140 lb. ft, then undo it, fit the cone washer and do it up again. That way you know the bearing is seated properly.
Cheers Peter, I'll give that a go 176Nm it is and then I'll pop that pin in. The coned washers sit nicely, on the bearings. As I'm bedding the engine in I'll be sure to re-check all torqued steering and suspenion components.It's a good idea to use a big flat asher instead of the cone washer first, do it all up to 130 to 140 lb. ft, then undo it, fit the cone washer and do it up again. That way you know the bearing is seated properly.
Hi guys,
Just had a look for this thread and thought I'd resurrect it as my nearside wheel bearing has alot of play, as in, I can literally wobble the disc! I remember this side not torquing up properly when I first built up all the hub and drive shafts as the hub nut isn't cross drilled (which I reckon should all be). I managed to buy myself a NOS AP Lockhead tapered wheel bearing for £20 though! Anyway, it passed the MOT, but it really shouldn't have!
So thats my job for the bank holiday, and lesson learnt for ignorance and not dismantling and rebuilding the hub when I should have!
Hope you are all well,
Cheers
Just had a look for this thread and thought I'd resurrect it as my nearside wheel bearing has alot of play, as in, I can literally wobble the disc! I remember this side not torquing up properly when I first built up all the hub and drive shafts as the hub nut isn't cross drilled (which I reckon should all be). I managed to buy myself a NOS AP Lockhead tapered wheel bearing for £20 though! Anyway, it passed the MOT, but it really shouldn't have!
So thats my job for the bank holiday, and lesson learnt for ignorance and not dismantling and rebuilding the hub when I should have!Hope you are all well,
Cheers
Mini_Lund said:
Thats 200lb ft is 270Nm - Much more than anything stated in the book, even for S & GT spec. Whats your reasoning for this figure?
Cheers.
ETA: Just sent you an email Carl.
Hundreds of years of experience. 150lb minimum and then round to the next flat...Cheers.
ETA: Just sent you an email Carl.Edited by Mini_Lund on Tuesday 2nd February 23:44
Hows tricks Carl?
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