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wheel bearing hub assembly want spin once it is torqued to the 185lbs

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Old 08-07-2014, 04:44 PM
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Directly from the 2001 Service Manual:

(3) Install the new hub/bearing nut and tighten
to:
² LD 1500: 251N·m (185 ft. lbs.)
² HD 2500/3500: 380 N·m (280 ft lbs.)
They don't differentiate between 2, and 4 wheel drive.

Next, they talk about the caliper bracket bolts:
(5) Install the caliper adapter assembly (Refer to 5
- BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION), and tighten
adapter bolts to:
² LD 1500: 176 N·m (130 ft lbs.)
² HD 2500/3500: 285 N·m (210 ft lbs.)
Think that's where folks are getting the lower torque value from?
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Directly from the 2001 Service Manual:



They don't differentiate between 2, and 4 wheel drive.

Next, they talk about the caliper bracket bolts:


Think that's where folks are getting the lower torque value from?
In your opinion should the hub be so tight u cant turn it with ur hand but when i put the tire on i do get it to turn and spini turn onve i stop turning it.
 
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Old 08-07-2014, 05:27 PM
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Sounds like your hub may be defective, as it should turn freely without the wheel on it after it has been torqued to spec. Who is the manufacturer of your new hub assembly?
 
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My torque spec is tighten it with the impact till it feels right ! Torque specs on stuff like that is a useless waste of time people !
 
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then again some of those made in meh eeico parts can be off just a tad at times But their beer is just damm tasty when ice cold
 
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Originally Posted by getdown78
My torque spec is tighten it with the impact till it feels right ! Torque specs on stuff like that is a useless waste of time people !
This is just ignorant.
 
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Originally Posted by getdown78
My torque spec is tighten it with the impact till it feels right ! Torque specs on stuff like that is a useless waste of time people !
if the engineers built it with torque specs in mind, its probably a good idea to do as they say when fixing things, especially when it comes to wheel hubs or bearing caps or intake manifold bolts and other important things.

to the OP, take the hub back, try a different brand or parts place like other have said. Your torque wrench isn't out of adjustment is it?
 



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