Jackson,
I found that TM9-803 says to use a lockwasher and tighten the axle bolts securely. Assuming that the bolts are the equivalent of SAE grade 5 they should be torqued to 38 ft. lbs. SAE grade 2 requires 23 ft. lbs. Grade 5 has 3 lines on the head and grade 2 has none. My rear axle bolts have the Ford f script on them. My front axle bolts are SAE grade 7 with 5 lines on the head. I have now managed to confuse myself and I probably should have kept my comments to myself.
Dave Fillman
45 MB
---- you wrote:
> Jackson,
>
> Every axle I have removed has been loose. I think this is normal. When you reinstall the axles they should be torqued and checked for tightness after 100 miles or so. I have had them come loose very quickly. I don't have the torque spec. with me, but I will look it up and post it later.
>
> Dave Fillman
> 45 MB
>
>
> ---- you wrote:
> > Greetings list,
> > Yesterday I removed my rear axels for the first time. They just came right
> > out. I was under the impression they were a very tight fit and would be quite
> > difficult to remove. Can someone advise me if they supposed to be a tight
> > press fit or loose as I found them to be.
> > Jackson
> > '42 GPW
>
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