the torque they talk about measuring is the torque it takes to turn the rear
end, usually measured in inch pounds
It is best measured with the drums removed. if you get the drag/torque close
to the same then you should be good and whine free,
Greg if you rear end doesn't whine or clink you are pretty close
On 7/8/2011 11:10:33 PM, Greg Schroeder (gschroeder@comcast.net) wrote:
> Larry,
>
> It is designed to only go on once. Once it is removed it is recommended
> to
> be replaced. I removed mine with an impact air wrench. It took a while
> to
> get it removed.
>
> One thing at this point you need to record the torque specs. This is
> based
> on the AMC tech manual. Unfortunatly I removed mine before finding
> this
> out. I am not sure how your can record this if the bolt is seized, but
> there are no torque specs for reinstallation. I often wonder if I got
> mine
> to the correct specs.
>
> Greg 0036
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Ankeny" <lvphotogroup@cox.net>
> To: <Bricklin@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 6:55 PM
> Subject: [Bricklin] Pinion nut
>
>
> >I am trying to get the pnion nut off of the rear axle so that i can
> replace
> >the pinion seal.
> > Does anyone know if this has a reverse thread? I have tryed everything
> to
> > bust this loose. an impact gun, a breaker bar. i even tryed heating the
>
> > nut up
> >
> >
> > Larry in LV _______________________________________________
> > Bricklin@autox.team.net
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