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Axle nut torque
I know the value to torque new Axle nuts is 340 Lb-ft, but...
I recently removed front wheel hubs and replaced wheel bearing. I knocked out a few worn items while in there, such as tie rods, lower control arms and drop links.
I bought new axle nuts and torqued to correct value got a wheel alignment and all is well.
Question: Why is the front axle nuts torque specification such a high value? All they hold on is the stub axle. I can see the high value on the rear where you are connecting the drive axles to the hub, but the front sure seems like overkill. My guess it its a 'left over spec from the 996 4S cars...same hub and nut I would guess.
What am I missing?
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