Where's the logic
I am currently in the process of replacing/greasing the bearings on our travel trailer, and have just finished the first two wheels and am putting them back on the trailer. At least I was until I disc...
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marpel wrote:
Thanks for the comments, and to respond to some:
I was able to take the nuts off by hand, without the use of a tool.
As noted in my initial post, I know some (if not a lot) people tighten the castle nut without a torque wrench, however, the owners manual and the literature from the axle manufacturer (Lippert, if I recall) state to torque the castle nut to 50 ft lbs, to seat the bearings, then back off the nut, then finger tighten for the last step before securing the nut.
As this is the first time trying this operation, I figured I would follow the manufacturer's recommendations, at least until I had done this a couple times and was a bit more comfortable doing it "by eye".
If for no other reason, at least I can argue that I followed the manual to a tee, when I am passed by the wheel and hub as I am going down the highway at 60mph.:D
Marv
He is correct, it does say that. I believe upon replacing the bearing races they do this to assure everything is seated. I have been using 1 1/2" and it seems to fit. Don't know what to tell you about the sizing on your axle. Seems kind of strange. At any rate, 50 ft/lbs on a nut that size isn't all that tight, so the looser one would probably get you by. Even a big adjustable would work in a pinch as long as you're careful. Not preferred but if that's all you have, make due.
