Eric Pennal
Well-Known Member
Hey guys! I've got a question regarding the install of the rotors - which I'm in the middle of doing right now.
This is such a stupid problem, but I need some advice on the best way to solve it. I thought I had all the tools I needed for this job. I've got the torque wrenches to put the spindle nut back on - and I've got the torque settings - but here's my problem: the only socket I've got that's big enough to turn the spindle nut fits a 1/2" drive ratchet, but my torque wrenches have 3/8" drives. I don't have any adapters that step up from 3/8" to 1/2" - only the other way around.
How critical is it to seat the wheel bearings to exactly 21 lb/ft? Can I wing it, and be OK? Just tighten it down nice and snug, then back off, then re-tighten to approximately 17 lb/in? If it's critical, I've got to stop and go buy an adapter or a socket.
Thanks.
This is such a stupid problem, but I need some advice on the best way to solve it. I thought I had all the tools I needed for this job. I've got the torque wrenches to put the spindle nut back on - and I've got the torque settings - but here's my problem: the only socket I've got that's big enough to turn the spindle nut fits a 1/2" drive ratchet, but my torque wrenches have 3/8" drives. I don't have any adapters that step up from 3/8" to 1/2" - only the other way around.
How critical is it to seat the wheel bearings to exactly 21 lb/ft? Can I wing it, and be OK? Just tighten it down nice and snug, then back off, then re-tighten to approximately 17 lb/in? If it's critical, I've got to stop and go buy an adapter or a socket.
Thanks.
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