[Tigers] loose rear hubs

[Owain Lloyd]

it's definitely the hub that is loose because the shaft isn't moving
when the hub is moved clockwise/anti clockwise.  it doesn't move much
but you can feel it with your hand.  maybe about 1 degree or less.

i probably put about 500-600 foot pounds on the axle nut to get align
with the split pin hole after it became tight.

so - now i need to find an axle shaft and a hub before next weekend?  tricky.

thanks

On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 9:14 PM, Smit, Theo <Theo.Smit at dynastream.com> wrote:
> Are you sure the hub is loose on the shaft? It would be more likely that
> you're just seeing backlash from the differential.
>
> The correct torque for the rear hub nuts is 125 foot-pounds. If you
> still have play between the hub and the axle shaft after applying this
> amount of torque to the nut, then the rear hub to axle interface is
> completely wiped out and you will most likely be looking for both an
> axle and a hub...
>
> The key doesn't really have any function when the axle and hub are both
> in good shape, under normal circumstances... The taper fit and the
> torque applied to the rear hub nut should give enough interference
> between the hub and axle that it would take some fantastic amount of
> torque to break the engagement between the two. The key just acts to
> make sure that even if you were to somehow apply too much torque, that
> it doesn't slip the axle in the hub and start a destructive process.
>
> Theo
>
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>>
>> so what is the correct fix?  get a new key? a new hub?  any
>> advice much appreciated!
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> - owain.
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