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Title: Rear axle shaft torque,'37
Post by: Pandanom on February 29, 2008, 04:20:32 PM

Does anyone know the torque for the 1 1/4" wrenching size nut that holds the brake drum/hub on the rear axle of a '37 P-4 4 door sedan? My manual only says "tight".

Thanks,

James

Title: Re: Rear axle shaft torque,'37
Post by: John Hendricks on February 29, 2008, 06:18:32 PM

Around 150 ft lbs, as i recall. Don't forget the cotter pin.

Title: Re: Rear axle shaft torque,'37
Post by: Pandanom on February 29, 2008, 07:15:26 PM

Quote from: John Hendricks on February 29, 2008, 06:18:32 PM
Around 150 ft lbs, as i recall.? Don't forget the cotter pin.

Thank you for responding John! On my VW bus with a fully splined shaft and reduction gearboxes the torque is 250 ft. lbs. so 150 for the Plymouth sounds about right. I'll go with that.

James

Title: Re: Rear axle shaft torque,'37
Post by: TodFitch on February 29, 2008, 09:24:23 PM

Minimum of 142 ft-lbs. See http://www.ply33.com/Repair/torque

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