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Title: Torque spec for 9/16 Spindle nuts
Post by: TJ805 on June 24, 2019, 07:33:30 PM

Anyone know what the torque spec is for the 6- 9/16 nuts that hold the spindle and splash guard to the steering knuckle is? Search came up empty...

Title: Re: Torque spec for 9/16 Spindle nuts
Post by: VileZambonie on June 24, 2019, 08:05:28 PM

45 lb-ft for most K series, but what are we working on here?

Title: Re: Torque spec for 9/16 Spindle nuts
Post by: TJ805 on June 26, 2019, 09:35:19 AM

Dana 44 on a '73 K-10. I saw an exploded view that had them rated at 65 ft lbs. I have them at 50, but will probably go that last 15.

Title: Re: Torque spec for 9/16 Spindle nuts
Post by: VileZambonie on June 26, 2019, 10:57:51 AM

K10 and K20 are 45lb-ft

Title: Re: Torque spec for 9/16 Spindle nuts
Post by: TJ805 on June 27, 2019, 03:33:59 PM

That's the third value that I've heard. I actually saw an exploded view that had them at 65, but never got the source info to verify it.
Pissing me off! I have them at 50 for the time being...
-Thanks!

Title: Re: Torque spec for 9/16 Spindle nuts
Post by: VileZambonie on June 27, 2019, 04:42:04 PM

Why don't you refer to the factory service manual?

http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/7387CKMans//Service/ST_330_73_1973_Chevrolet_Light_Truck_Service_Manual.pdf

Title: Re: Torque spec for 9/16 Spindle nuts
Post by: TJ805 on August 19, 2019, 07:37:02 PM

It gives no spec, but thanks for the amazing idea...

Title: Re: Torque spec for 9/16 Spindle nuts
Post by: VileZambonie on August 21, 2019, 04:47:02 AM

Quote from: TJ805 on August 19, 2019, 07:37:02 PM

It gives no spec, but thanks for the amazing idea...

It does in the service procedure. You need to actually read it, imagine that amazing idea.   ::)