I'd guess the high torque figure was prescribed because that's what it took to pull the taper fit axle into the spindle. Once the axle is pulled tightly into the spindle the high torque probably isn't as important and tightening the nut as tight as possible is sufficient. Bruce Benson > dmc_5180 wrote: >> Owen , >> >> I think it's about 200 ft pounds. Either way, if you don't have a torque >> wrench to measure >> it. Just tighten it as tight as you can without a cheater bar. It will be >> plenty tight for all >> practical purposes. > > Thanks for the info. Since that nut appears to attach the axle to the > suspension, I don't want it coming loose! > > Regards, > Owen > > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx > > For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see > www.dmcnews.com > > To search the archives or view files, log in at > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/