RE: 1985 Vanagon, gas, 4-spd.manual....Time to replace the noisy rear wheel bearing.... Couple ? after reading the "Been There, done that" instructions for real wheel bearing: (1) Formula for re-torque on this axle nut? Now tighten you slotted axel nut to 360 ft pounds. 360 Divided by your weight = how far away to stand on your cheater. Example I weight 190 so I need to stand 18.2 inches from the center (is that the center of the nut you're putting torque to....>>>>????). 360/190 = 1.89.....so I do not understand this formula.... (2) Correct re-torque amount for this axle nut: -Haynes says 369 #/ft. for my newer style 10-split pin slotted nut - what is concensus on this torque amount? (3) "Best" rear wheel bearing greese to use - What's concensus here? Thanks ... this job is alittle intimidating so alittle help is a good thing.... Larry Georgia |
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