Does anyone know the torque specification for the castle nut on the front axle? I ripped a boot on one of the joints so I decided to upgrade the axles while I had everything apart. Any help, tips, guidance will be greatly appreciated.
I get a kick out of questions like yours, start at the basics, are the threads clean, even brand new, chase the threads with a nut, if it's rough apply some anti-seize and chase the threads until the nut will moves smoothly the entire length, now your are ready for reassembly. Dirty or damaged threads will give you a false reading on a torque wrench and spindles with cotter pins is a whole other story. 14 MM and lower I use a 3/8 inch ratchet and just snug, 15 MM and above, 1/2 inch ratchet and just snug, but I've done a lot of wrenching. Just use your head, small bolts less, bigger more. And you can always use a very small dab of Blue Loctite.
