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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:50 AM
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i have a 99 ranger 2wd ive had the spindle nut too tight and too loose how is the right way to do it?
 
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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Initial...17/24 ft lbs. CC rotation

Back off 175 deg.

Finial torque 17 in. lbs. CW rotation


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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Notice that the reading is in INCH POUNDS (NOT FOOT POUNDS)- so you don't burn your bearings.
 
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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thanx guys where did u find this info?
 
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