Thread: ERA IRS Rear Axle Nut Torque
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Old 07-25-2012, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobcat View Post
Guys .... can`t find my notes when I assembled my IRS rear . Does anyone know what the torque on the rear axle nut is ?? My tired brain thinks it is either 140 ft-lbs or 225 ft-lbs .

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ERA's manual says install the axle shaft and tighten the nut to 140 ft-lbs. Check the end float with a dial indicatior and then if OK, tighten the nut to the next hole for the cotter pin. Then assemble the hub carrier with the hub and axle. Install that nut and washer an torque to 225 ft-lbs. Then install the upper bracket onto each hub carrier and torque tose bolts to 75 ft-lbs. (page 45 in the later manual).
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