iamjackiechan 0 Posted November 14, 2008 hi just rebuilt my rear 1.9 hubs and when i had a look in the haynes manuel for hub nut torque, it says 215 nm, that is a ridiculous amount and when i tightened the nut to around 50 nm it was almost impossible to turn by hand. am i being stupid here. what does everyone else tighten it to. cheers will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamjackiechan 0 Posted November 14, 2008 its a 309 drum rear beam with the 1.9 disc convo if that makes any difference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted November 14, 2008 I tighten them to 215Nm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamjackiechan 0 Posted November 14, 2008 are you running the same set up as me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted November 14, 2008 50Nm shouldn't be particularly tight! I know my torque wrench doesn't go high enough to achieve the torque listed in the jokebook, so I just generally do them FT with an 18" bar - never (yet) had a rear wheel bearing fail or bind on me despite covering alot of miles, so I figure that it must be good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rom 0 Posted November 14, 2008 Ive never checked for mine. But i know Escorts are around 250 Nm. So 215 doesnt surprise me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
