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Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque

To: "Bob Danielson" <75TR6@tr6.danielsonfamily.org>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Spindle Nut Torque
From: Michael Lang <mlang99@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:16:48 -0800
Thanks Randall. The rear hubs are one of the next things on the list.


Randall wrote:
>> What's the torque spec for the nut the holds the front 
>> spindle onto the vertical link for a TR3?
>>     
>
> My TR4 manual says 55-60 ft-lb, should be the same.
>
>   
>> They 
>> must be pretty tight because the spindle really let go with a 
>> bang when I pressed it out of the vertical link!
>>     
>
> That's known as a locking taper; it works it's way tighter over time.  If
> you think those are fun, just wait until you try the rear hubs !
>
> Randall
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