posted August 18, 2006 02:28 PM
Axle torque spec? Could someone please tell me what the correct front and rear axle torque specs are? I'm changing tires this weekend and my new manual is still in transit.
posted August 18, 2006 02:49 PM
94 ft/lb for each axle nut, and 15 ft lb for the front axle pinch bolts....
from the kawi service manual
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posted August 18, 2006 06:34 PM
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posted August 19, 2006 06:24 AM
Thank you. 30 yrs. ago, I was satisfied with whatever I could get on them with a 12" crescent wrench. These days I prefer to do it right.
posted August 19, 2006 12:43 PM
My biggest issue with tightening axle nuts is the fear of having to remove it while "on the road" to do some sort of repair. The tools supplied in the tool kit aren't that great, and if it's really tight, it would laugh off that cheap little excuse for a wrench that they give you. I guess at that point, I'd just call for a tow...
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posted August 19, 2006 09:00 PM
I actually removed the rear wheel from my ZZR twice and a friends once using only the stuff in the took kit. However, the ZZR came with a center stand and this one doesn't. I guess I'll be calling the tow truck also.
posted August 20, 2006 10:29 AM
I had to stand on my breaker bar to get the rear axle nut off for my first tire change. My guess is that the factory put it on with an impact. No flimsy tool kit wrench would have touched that. ____________
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posted August 20, 2006 04:18 PM
My rear axle nut broke loose at 90 ft. lb. but the front was less at about 65 ft.lb. So much for the factory doing it right.
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posted August 20, 2006 04:24 PM
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posted August 20, 2006 04:47 PM
4503 on the odometer today when I started working on it. This is the 1st time I have touched the front. I did a chain adjustment at about 1600 but did not have a torque wrench so I used a black marker on the nut and axle and broke it loose enough to adjust the chain. I realigned the marks and installed a new cotter pin. Since I didn't completely remove the nut from the axle or disturb any of the inner assembly I reasonably assume that the torque value would be the same.
posted August 21, 2006 06:24 PM
Just a little heads up.
Make sure it is real tight, I didn't get out the torque wrench,
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posted August 18, 2006 02:28 PM
