axle hub nut torque spec??
 

98 chevy blazer4.3 4x4 4dr does anyone know or know where i can find the torque spec for my axle hub nut i need to do a lower balljoint and dont wanna just zap it back on with my impact gun. also has anyone ever heard of a mildto bad vibration from the rear between 50 60 mph and the speedo needle shakes while it does this and the other gages are fine any intel would be greatly appreciated

RE: axle hub nut torque spec??
 

103 FT LBS

HERE is a list of all applicable torque settings for the front end.

RE: axle hub nut torque spec??
 

thank you for the specs this hopefully makes the job go a little smoother

RE: axle hub nut torque spec??
 

How do they settle on all these torque values...I mean 103?? I guess 104 ft/lbs was just too tight..might strip a thread, but 102..yep that sucker would work itself right off the axle;)

RE: axle hub nut torque spec??
 

The 103FtLbs is from the conversion from metric - 140Nm == 103FtLbs. The torque value is a baseline value calculated from the number of threads engaged, the diameter of the threads, and the loads associated with the connection.

RE: axle hub nut torque spec??
 

Ahhhh so there's a formula! I feel better about GM now..no arbitrary values:D

RE: axle hub nut torque spec??
 

Well, atleast that is what I do... It also highly depends on the two materials.

I know this is an old thread but you seem to have the answer I am looking for but the link is now dead.
Is this information still available?

edit: I think I found it -
https://blazerforum.com/forum/general-tech-help-7/torque-specs-4164/
or
https://blazerforum.com/forum/general-tech-help-7/front-wheel-hub-bearing-change-6504/

How much damage can you do to the hub if it is over tightened?