mk1 KA rear hub nut torque

[Burnerman]

In theory if you are going to use thread lock then yes, degrease it......in real life, just wind it on tight!
John

 

[DIYspanner]

Job done!

Got a couple of new hub nuts and local AP branch because the threads on the old ones didn't look that healthy.

Torqued up from 150Nm to gauge how far the wrench turned on each increment up to 210Nm and used that to guess how much extra tightness the nut need to get to 235Nm.

Used my new Sealey 750mm 1/2 breaker bar on the job and it works a treat. I also have the Sealey 450mm 3/8 breaker bar and I recommend them both

Thanks All for posting.

 

[DIYspanner]

I've pulled one of the old hub nuts apart to satisfy my curiosity. x3 thin nuts that lock against each other. You're always learning in this life.

My dear niece reports the handbrake is amazing since the new shoes were fitted, the reason for taking the drums off in the first place.

 

[Burnerman]

Goodness knows who designed that one.....give me the Renault large nyloc or even the Peugeot stake nut for preference.
John

 

[Nige F]

Those prongs pass through the washer, and they swage out a bit to hold the washer in place.
Dont know who designed this one!
John

Henry Ford on the Model T ?

 

[DIYspanner]

Can't knock Henry Ford. Inflation adjusted, one of the wealthiest men ever.

Ford insisted on his engineers finding a way to cast the Ford V8 in a single cast block and after a year of trying, they found a way.