Okay, maybe I missed it in the Haynes manual but what is the torque setting for the three bolts behind the hub/bearing to hold it in place? I thought I saw 60# somewhere and 123# somewhere else but 123 seems like it would bust those 3 bolts.

Thanks in advance
--Ed
2002 Dodge Dakota, 4x4

 

its 123

 

In 2000 and 2001 it was 123 foot pounds.

That's what I'd do.

 

Wow...thanks guys for the quick reply. I managed to get them around the 120-125 mark so I'm good.

Now, the only other question I have is:
How do I torque down the 32mm bolt with the wheel on the ground when there is no center opening in my rim to get to the bolt?

Would it be a problem to torque it to 180 or whatever the book said without the wheel being on it and it not being on the ground?

Thanks for everyone's help. I'm a better nurse than a mechanic...lol

 

put the tire back on, lower it and crank it to 185. otherwise you cant do it b/c the hub will keep spinning when you try to tighten it.

 

Two ways to do this: 1) use the spare and torque it thru the center hole to 185ft.lbs 2).Put the lug nuts on(to protect threads) and place a pry bar to prevent from twisting and set torque.

 

BlueQC---exactly what I was thinking
I noticed the spare has an opening in the center large enough for the 32mm socket.

After being out-of-commission for the past 4 days, my Dak will be back on the road within the hour

Thanks for everyone's help and advice!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys ROCK!!

 

Throw the rotor and caliper on and have someone press the brake. This is how I always do it

 

Since the wifey and daughter are off enjoying Black Friday, I didn't have anyone to put on the brake. I thought about throwing it in 4x4 and let the axle bear the weight but decided against it. I got it on and since my torque wrench only goes to 150, I decided to do it as tight as I could with that and then use my breaker bar and put my 185 pounds standing on it and bouncing lightly. I figured that would be close enough
What a job: upper ball joints, lower ball joints, tie rod and wheel bearing hub. But, I figured I saved $1,000 by doing it myself
I took it around the block and everything feels tight. No wobbling or anything like that. I'll double check everything after about 100 miles to make sure all the settings are still tight.