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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Chew22 on 06 August 2010, 13:15

Title: Wheel Bearing Torque Settings
Post by: Chew22 on 06 August 2010, 13:15

Hey guys, I thought I had a worn out rear wheel bearing (when it was actually the front) so I removed the hub and the nut with the split pin. I did it back up quite tight, but it wasn't tight when I took it off. How is it meant to be?

Is there any Torque settings for it?

Thanks,

Josh

Title: Re: Wheel Bearing Torque Settings
Post by: Wayne on 06 August 2010, 13:40

Tighten to you have no play, if you overtighten it you will crush the bearing.

Title: Re: Wheel Bearing Torque Settings
Post by: oldynewby on 08 August 2010, 22:18

The wheel bearings should be torqued up to 15lbs/sq in to seat the bearing then undone and done up finger tight so that you just eliminate the play. Don't do them up tight or the bearing won't last 5 minutes!

Title: Re: Wheel Bearing Torque Settings
Post by: Chew22 on 09 August 2010, 09:23

Thanks for the advice guys. I took it to the garage after work, as he did loosen it up, but no damage was done. Phew!