The right rear axle nut appeared "loose" after removing cotter pin, although it's not actually loose...but did move 1 inch. back and forth BY HAND? I removed it too easily...... Obviously...not tightened enough over last 5 yrs..... So......I cannot "mark" because last point was not tight enough. So.....Here's my plan...tell me better method.... Retighten using 5-6 ft. bar, I weigh #230 at 2.5 - 3 ft. out should that work? Thanks for any ideas Larry Georgia PS. I've seen the math formula (using your body weight....anyone have that)! PSS. I'm assuming this axle nut tight is critical to long life of bearing, correct?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Sisler" <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 11:12 AM Subject: Re: 1985 Vanagon 2 WD - rear axle nut
> Whatever method you use, think ahead ,and remember that you will need to > accurately retorque da nut. File a small match mark on the nut and bering > housing so you can tell when yu have retightened enough.Just one of several > ways to do this.I once used a 10 foot long cheater pipe to remove the > nut.A "nut whacker" can be had from many vendors for about $5.This is a > piece of cast iorn that fits over the nut. A breaker bar is attached and a > hammer"whacks" the cast iorn. This is done while while downward pressure is > placed on the breaker bar. Works good. > |
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