[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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