[TR] Spindle Nut Torque
Michael Lang
mlang99 at comcast.net
Sat Nov 22 21:16:48 MST 2008
Thanks Randall. The rear hubs are one of the next things on the list.
Randall wrote:
>> What's the torque spec for the nut the holds the front
>> spindle onto the vertical link for a TR3?
>>
>
> My TR4 manual says 55-60 ft-lb, should be the same.
>
>
>> They
>> must be pretty tight because the spindle really let go with a
>> bang when I pressed it out of the vertical link!
>>
>
> That's known as a locking taper; it works it's way tighter over time. If
> you think those are fun, just wait until you try the rear hubs !
>
> Randall
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