Rear Wheel Hub Torque Setting

sedona no 1 · 06-21-2008, 04:13 AM

I will soon be looking at replacing the rear wheel bearings, does anyone know what torque rating the hub nut needs to be?

Thanks for your help.

sedona no 1 · 06-25-2008, 11:20 AM

Bumpety...bump

Anyone know?

There must have been someone who has changed their rear bearings, if so what torque setting (Nm) did you do the hub nut up to?

Cheers.

Highlander · 06-25-2008, 03:00 PM

Looked for info but couldn't find any i thought you had some tech info?
A mechanic told me years ago when i asked him the exact same question regarding my fiesta rear bearing. "Torque wrenches are for amateurs" was his reply. Tighten it up then slacken it back a quarter turn was his advice, and it worked a treat.
I don't know if torquing up this type of bearing is the right thing to do. Tighten it up and see how it feels.

Highlander.

sedona no 1 · 06-27-2008, 08:45 AM

Well...I've found what i needed.

For anyone else that needs to do this job, the hub nut has to be done up to 27-33Nm.