snow4me Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Well, I am finishing up my AC lift after a lengthy strut rot repair. Bought the performance tool Dana 44 socket and modified it to fit our bearing preload collar or whatever it's called. My question is... The FSM says to torque the front wheel bearings to a maximum of 72 ft lbs, spin the hub, back it off to 0 ft lbs, then retorque it to 13 INCH pounds, yes, INCH pounds. Is this a joke??? My inch pound torque wrench starts at 25 inch pounds, LOL. I just grabbed the socket/tool and snugged it by hand and put the washer deal with the holes in it and tightened the two screws down. Is this good enough? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yes, that's fine as long as you don't have any play in the wheel bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thats exactly what I did. On a side note, I actually found the right tool at my local Napa that I didnt have to modify....for 14.99. I was suprised since so many people seem to have a hard time finding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow4me Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Never thought to look at NAPA, I was just there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I looked at NAPA and couldn't find it. Can you post a part number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky2 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) The FSM wants you to tighten it first in order to seat the bearings against the races, then back it off for correct pre-load. You're sort of bringing everything together to get any play or slack out of it and setting it firm but not too tight or lose. Technically, you can use a strain guage to measure exact torque required to rotate the hub. Myself, I seat the bearing and then back it off a little checking tightness just enough not to be really stiff when I turn the hub and then check for slop. My 2 cents Edited January 4, 2013 by rocky2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow4me Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 The FSM wants you to tighten it first in order to seat the bearings against the races, then back it off for correct pre-load. You're sort of bringing everything together to get any play or slack out of it and setting it firm but not too tight or lose.Technically, you can use a strain guage to measure exact torque required to rotate the hub. Myself, I seat the bearing and then back it off a little checking tightness just enough not to be really stiff when I turn the hub and then check for slop. My 2 cents Yea, I'm not going to use the strain gauge either. I'll tell ya, 72 ft lbs was scaring me a little when I was seating the bearings but I think it feels pretty good after I backed it off and basically finger tightened it. I've done lots of trailer wheel bearings just by hand with no torque wrench, they all turned out fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I looked at NAPA and couldn't find it. Can you post a part number? I think its this one. http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=BK_7769179_0109503479 I searched Napa online before I walked into the store to buy my CV axles, and I was just going to buy the Dana 44 and grind the tabs off. Then it was just sitting there hanging next to the Dana 44 one. Now suddenly I can find it on the website. The package will say it is for Dana 60 axles and Isuzu Troopers. Thats how you know you found the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I think its this one. http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=BK_7769179_0109503479 I searched Napa online before I walked into the store to buy my CV axles, and I was just going to buy the Dana 44 and grind the tabs off. Then it was just sitting there hanging next to the Dana 44 one. Now suddenly I can find it on the website. The package will say it is for Dana 60 axles and Isuzu Troopers. Thats how you know you found the right one. I think that tool is the reason no one has found it before, i know while i was looking for it, i was trying to find that 2 pronged claw looking thing that the FSM uses in its diagrams. I know when i rebuild my CV's and replace my bearings ill be picking up that tool. Thanks Trogdor -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow4me Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thanks Trogdor -Kyle Hey, I get an assist, my thread. LOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanH Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yes its marked for the Isuzu trooper for my 2003 pathy... Dont remember where i got it but was not hard to find, Autozone ? These bearings are the old school double tapered rollers used forever, and are easy to work on and last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanH Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 three different here from 14.99 http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-Garage-and-Equipment/Bearing-Locknut-Socket/_/N-25jt?filterByKeyWord=front+bearing&fromString=search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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