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Spindle Nut

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by trailcrawler, Aug 11, 2005.

  1. Aug 11, 2005
    trailcrawler

    trailcrawler Central Ohio Cj'er

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    When I went to take the spindle nuts off front axle they were barely on there hand tight. Is this normal? :? Doesn't seem right to me. :AMC:
     
    trailcrawler, Aug 11, 2005
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  2. Aug 11, 2005
    boxer

    boxer New Member

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    If they are to tight they burn up the bearings.
     
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  3. Aug 11, 2005
    timgr

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    They should only be finger tight.

    I think there's a spec in the later manuals - tighten them to X ft-lbs, then back off N turns. I've repacked front wheel bearings many times, and I just tighten as much as I can with the bare socket, and back off a little.
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2005
    trailcrawler

    trailcrawler Central Ohio Cj'er

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    Thanks for the info I wasn't for sure and have never did them before on this.
     
    trailcrawler, Aug 12, 2005
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