Proper Hub Axle Nut Torque 

100% impossible to fully torque the axle nut down.

Walter Frederick you can do it but have to have 2nd person step on brakes or try to wedge something i between the rotor ridges on its side and brake caliper. I’ve tried the pry bar on the studs but I can only get so much power out of that alone. My only question is I thought I can tighten to spec all in the air. Should I be tighten 75% in the air and then final on the ground? That would make life easier but never had problems the other way....yet 😂

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Thanks for watching. The torques specification we provide are the OEM manufacturer specifications. SKF hubs are built to meet or exceeded the OEM specification in design and would use the OEM manufacturer torque specifications for installation. You would need to contact other suppliers if you need their specification information.

+Bobby Dennis It should be identified as an axle nut, but sometimes they could be referred to as a hub nut. The torque spec for the axle nut on the '02 Explorer on which we performed this repair is 184 ft/lbs. Please note: It always best to check with the manufacturer for precise torque specs no matter which area of the vehicle you are working on.

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I looked it up in your torque guide and it says FT2. What is FT2?

FT2 is the Adjustment Procedure code that is looked up in the back of the torque spec guide under 'Adjustment Proceduer'. It reads: "Tighten hub nut to 17-24 ft-lbs/22-34 Nm while turning wheel. Loosen nut 175 degrees and tighten to 17 in-lbs/2 Nm". The FT2 procedure is correct for a 1998 2WD Explorer. The Procedure in the video is for installation of an SKF X-Tracker hub assembly unit. The 1998 2WD Explorer torque procedure is used when replacing taper bearings and seal in a rotor and hub unit. Different types of torque are needed depending on the design of the part and the year of the vehicle.

+freakyflow We are glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching!

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Thanks for watching! Check with the manufacturer, they should be able to give you the proper torque specs for your vehicle.

It's always a good idea to check with your manufacturer for proper torque specs. We also offer a torque spec guide at www.skf.com/binary/30-66360/457377.pdf . Thanks for watching!

You can either get torque spec from the manufacturer or use our torque spec guide: www.vsm.skf.com/binary/12-460259/skf-torque-specification-guide.pdf

You can check the manufacturer or find torque specs here: www.vsm.skf.com/binary/12-460259/skf-torque-specification-guide.pdf

@@SKFPartsInfo Dead link. Is there an update ? Looking for 02' Ford Explorer rear. 3rd replacement bearing replacement in< 10,000 miles. Last pair shop installed lasted under 2,000 miles. Not SKF though. I have yours now. Suspecting faulty installation in my case. thanks

Nobody's going to follow the advice of someone who doesn't even know how to spell BEARING or says things like "till it don't move" or ""no baring gonna turn". Just go away dude. We don't need you here trying to give advice.

@@infernolt7622 see that jumping on the offensive shit you just did?? That proves you are fkd up in the head

It's not "jumping on the offensive". It's keeping people from following bad advice.

Come back when you have that ASE Certified patch on your arm.

@@infernolt7622 I don't need to come back, that vehicle won't go 60 feet, did you even try turning that wheel?? No you just made a video

Double clicking a torque wrench is a good way to be sure you have reached the recommended setting. It will not over torque the axle nut. Thanks for watching!

Arun Narayan you can click a thousand times as long as every time you stop right when you hear the click, it is a good tip for amateurs tho. I can guarantee you if you have never tested your skill on a torque tester you will never get the feel right, I have yet to see a person (including myself) who can get to the correct torque on a torque tester without some practice(i tried five times and I am good afterwards)