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MartyZ 11-11-2012 23:16:06 50.51.41.145 Report to Moderator	Rear axel shaft nut.8N . How tight should it be? Don't want to ruin the bearings. Have new snap rings on order. Almost lost my wheel while cutting brush. Didn't notice my snap ring had jumped out of it's track. Thanks Marty Z Curtice Ohio [Reply]   [No Email]
John Smith8N 11-17-2012 10:05:11 75.23.122.73 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to kossuth, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   The big nut attaches the hub to the axle. It has no relation to or effect upon the bearings or any other component. It's just a bolt on hub. [Reply]  [No Email]
HeyObie 11-17-2012 09:17:30 74.106.225.13 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to MartyZ, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   The spring clip goes in one of the holes on the nut and it should grab one of the grooves in the axle. Good luck lining them up Hey Minnesota, If you weigh 200 and you need a 2 foot pipe to get 400 torque pounds, does that mean since I weigh 100, I need a 4 foot pipe? [Reply]  [No Email]
Bulldozer 11-12-2012 17:21:47 24.165.92.6 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to MartyZ, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   what part(s) react the 400 lb ft torque? Is it best to loosen the nut before removing the rear wheel? [Reply]  [No Email]
Bulldozer 11-12-2012 22:58:05 24.165.92.6 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to Bulldozer, 11-12-2012 17:21:47   thought it might be better to loosen the nut a 1/2 turn before removing the wheel, so the torque could be reacted by the tire and not internal parts in the differential and transmission. Would jack up axle and support axle before removing wheel. 400 ft-lb is a lot of torque. [Reply]  [No Email]
Dell (WA) 11-12-2012 22:31:31 63.226.218.91 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to Bulldozer, 11-12-2012 17:21:47   Bulldozer.......leave the frickin' NUT on the axle. Do NOT remove the rear ag-bar tire as you will TIP the tractor over on its side. Understand??? ........respectfully, the amazed Dell [Reply]  [No Email]
MartyZ 11-12-2012 08:26:23 50.51.41.145 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to MartyZ, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   WoW! That is not the answer I expected. Thanks . Marty [Reply]  [No Email]
Royse 11-12-2012 06:40:23 69.36.49.151 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to old, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   400 ft/lbs as was said. I may be stating the obvious here, but it is a good idea to re-check them every so often. Especially if they have been off recently. [Reply]  [No Email]
soundguy 11-12-2012 06:32:05 107.41.73.143 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to MartyZ, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   ditto.. big socket.. pipe.. leverage.. weight.. grunt. usualy does it. [Reply]  [No Email]
Plane Bart 11-12-2012 06:12:55 174.147.191.239 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to MartyZ, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   Keep an eye on EBay I got a Snap on 600 FT pound TourqueOmeter wrench for $36.00 that included shipping I have seen another one sell for under $40.00 bucks. [Reply]  [No Email]
heybusdriver 11-12-2012 21:48:54 96.48.198.215 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to Plane Bart, 11-12-2012 06:12:55   Wow, what a bargain, I got a " WESTWARD" from a retired mechanic , I thought I did a good deal @ $75.00. Westward brand is lifetime warranty owned by Grainger. Stan 2N with 8N motor 8N345567 8N 146710 8N 179555 8N 197904 8N 199000 8N 254079 8N 362039 [Reply]  [No Email]
Mr. T. Minnesota 11-12-2012 03:32:43 68.170.114.158 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to MartyZ, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   Marty, Another version to torque the 2 inch nut to 400 ft/lbs is to get your 2 inch socket with appropriate handle which you can slide a pipe over as an extension. Let us say I/you weigh 200 pounds, with a two foot extension lever from the nut will give me/you 400 ft pounds torque. There is always a combination to do this no matter what you weigh. Hope this helps! Word of caution, do not let is slip off the nut!! Mr. T. Minnesota [Reply]  [No Email]
Dell (WA) 11-12-2012 01:53:29 97.113.105.165 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to MartyZ, 11-11-2012 23:16:06   Marty.........the BIG axle NUT of the 8N is supposed to be torqued to 400ft/lbs. Thatza BIG GRUNT onna 4-ft cheater bar. You can NOT over tighten yer 2"-NUT. The threaded axle end will bottom out first. To check, rock yer ag-bar tire sidewize and watch yer BIG WASHER fer movement. Iff'n you have movement, you will need to renew yer slotted hub. Iff'n yer sphincterly challenged, rent a 600ft/lb torque wrench. ........tightjaws Dell [Reply]  [No Email]
Bulldozer 11-13-2012 21:40:06 24.165.92.6 Report to Moderator	Re: 8N rear axel shaft nut torque in reply to Dell (WA), 11-12-2012 01:53:29   removed the 2" nut today It was only torqued to about 20 ft-lb. ,got lucky Do not understand the purpose of that spring clip? [Reply]  [No Email]