there isnt a torque reading for the upper trunnion. But the process
is the same as the wheel bearings. You will add or subtract shims
until you have about .003 end float. You want it to have no movement
but no drag when the trunnion is tightened.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Jan 12, 2010, at 11:42 AM, Stephen Hutchings wrote:
> OK, since we're getting into specifics; I've got most of the
> components, including the roller bearings, together, but I won't be
> putting them on the car until it's warmer. I've been wondering
> about the shimming procedure for this, because I haven't done it
> before.
> Is it like the front wheel bearing job(which I have done a couple
> of times) where you remove shims until you get the right end float
> within a torque range? If so, what is the torque setting, because
> the manual doesn't say.
> To put it simply, when do you stop turning the nut, and assess the
> end float?
>
> Stephen, BJ8
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