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'98 dakota 2wd hub/spindle nut torque spec. ?

Posted By: Flite_727

'98 dakota 2wd hub/spindle nut torque spec. ? - 07/13/09 08:03 PM

my hub/wheel bearings are toast, anyone know the torque specs. for the spindle nut? i'm on my way out the door now to price the hubs.
thanks-jeff
Posted By: 70Cuda383

Re: '98 dakota 2wd hub/spindle nut torque spec. ? - 07/13/09 09:41 PM

I don't know off the top of my head, but I have a 98 Dakota FSM at home, I'll look it up when I get home tonight to let you know what the factory calls for...I think it's around 70-80 ft lbs? I don't know...might be more though.
Posted By: 70Cuda383

Re: '98 dakota 2wd hub/spindle nut torque spec. ? - 07/14/09 10:09 AM

Page 2-10 of the FSM calls out for 185 ft lbs for the nut that holds the hub onto the spindle.

whew, that's a lot!
Posted By: 70Cuda383

Re: '98 dakota 2wd hub/spindle nut torque spec. ? - 07/14/09 10:13 AM

and FYI, the 4wd trucks are a little different, on page 2-17, it says to install the hub, torque the bolts to 123 ft lbs, and then install the axle nut, and torque it to 173 ft lbs.
Posted By: Blues_Cuda

Re: '98 dakota 2wd hub/spindle nut torque spec. ? - 07/14/09 11:23 AM

I replaced one on my '99 Dakota a few years ago...bought one at Advance Auto, found it to be a hunk of junk. I ended up buying one at the dealer and returning the other to Advance.
Posted By: Flite_727

Re: '98 dakota 2wd hub/spindle nut torque spec. ? - 07/14/09 06:15 PM

thanks guys!
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