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Wheel bearing torque? Axle torque?

chicagochuck

chicagochuck

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I need to replace my front driver-side wheel bearing hub. I have noticed on rock auto that diff hubs have diff torque specification some don't state a torque specification at all. Any suggestions? I have read of diff things as far torque.

Also do I need new hub bearing bolts and torque them as well? I was thinking to get dorman for about $65, but they have a few for 35 bucks etc...
 


Got cha... That's what I saw on most of the w body hubs, just weird they recommend so many different axle nut torque spec values.. Thanks
 
A few did say 159 maybe I'll go with about 135ish lol. Honestly I know a few people who have went through quite a few hubs for this very reason.



DURA INTERNATIONAL 29513121
Front; w/ Steel Sensor Wire Clip (Axle Nut Torque 118 ft. lbs)


WJB WA513179 {#513179} 118 foot lbs torque spec
Front; Standard Hub Unit; 2nd Design; Plastic Sensor Wire Clip

DURA INTERNATIONAL 29513179
Front; w/ Plastic Sensor Wire Clip (Axle Nut Torque 159 ft. lbs)......smh
 




Personally.. I moog'd it at my local parts store for the 3 year warranty. You have a W body.. it'll eat hubs. Might as well have the old one in the box ready to be refreshed for free.

Also.. never buy without a discount code if at Advance (Retailmenot.com)
 
I've done two SKF torqued to 159, and 2 SKF torqued to 118. All 4 bearings failed within 2 years. I am now a few months into a Delco torqued to 118; I should be replacing it in a year or so.
 


Yeah I see these cars do eat the bearings no matter what. I found a dorman hub, on rock auto that's suppose to be limited lifetime warranty.. the only one I could find that was warrantied that way. Just letting you guys know....
 
I always just made them as tight as I could with a breaker bar, I've had the same luck as everyone on here, new ones every few years.
 
I have torqued the axle nut on new Moog front bearings to 148lbs and they only lasted 20,000 miles. Now, I try and find any used ones from scrap GP's and just make sure I tighten the axle nut to around 148lbs. I don't believe the torque spec means anything.
 
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