On the rear axle nut, do they need a torque wrench? and to what ft pounds?

 

 

1987 subaru gl 4x4

thank you

145 lb-ft torque. Don't really need a torque wrench if you have a big breaker bar. Most importantly, the washers have to be oriented the correct way to hold torque. The flat washer is actiually a spring washer which is concave with the convex side against the nut.

Spot torque......  Tighten till you see spots......

Just give it as much force as you can with a breaker bar and you'll probably be fine.

Just don't jump on the breaker bar tightening it

Edited May 21, 201312 yr by mikaleda