Axle Nut

Important: There are two suitable methods of tightening the wheel drive shaft retaining nut. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPECIFIED TIGHTENING VALUES, otherwise premature bearing failure may result.


Preferred Method

Tighten the nut on first pass to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
Loosen the nut on second pass by 180 Degrees.
Tighten the nut on third pass to 425 N.m (313 lb ft)
Crimp nut.

Alternate Method
Tighten the nut on first pass to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
Loosen the nut on second pass by 180 Degrees.
Tighten the nut on the third pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Tighten the nut on the forth pass by 45 Degrees