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Ok, so I'm replacing a rear wheel bearing on a Midget. Is there any torque spec for the big nut holding the wheel bearing on? I don't see one in any manual I have. Or just tighten it good and lock it with the washer?

Mike
 
This is a common question since it's not in the manual.

I use about 125 ft. lbs on my race car.
 
Thanks. I figured it had to be a fair amount of torque when I was taking it off. I was just surprised not to see it listed anywhere.

Mike
 
And remember on side is Left threaded to come off.
 
Uh yeah. Factory manual didn't mention left and right threads. I found another one that did mention it. I figured something was wrong when the left side would not come off by turning anti clockwise. That's when I went looking through the manuals. It's about like pre 1970 Mopars. Lug nuts on left side go one way; right side the other.

Mike
 
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