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Old 04-12-2018, 09:59 AM   #12
Tacoma Bob
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Default Re: rear axle nut torque confusion

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Originally Posted by hardtimes View Post
Hey Bob,
Which ever final torque number that you settled on, make sure that you recheck it from time/time and re-torque to desired number.
You might be surprised at what you find.
Yup...right on my friend. I'm still fighting steering issues. LOOOOOONG story. I thought I would try rotating the tires and discovered the L. rear washer spinning with my finger tips. Pulled the cotter, nut and washer and the damn drum all but fell of in my hand. Years ago I had tried to make my own axle shim and decided to hell with it at least on the R. side. I thought I had removed the one on the L. side but obviously didn't. It had totally disintegrated. Soooo I ordered up proper shims and will R and R the wheel bearing and seal.
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