Torque on the Axle Nut of a 2013 Ford Fusion
The torque specification for the front axle nut on a 2013 Ford Fusion is 185 lb. ft. This is the recommended torque for securing the front axle nut when replacing the front wheel bearing assembly.
The axle nuts for a 2013 Ford Fusion will have a head hex size of 34mm for the front axle. The rear axle is officially sized at 32mm, but some users have reported that a 30mm size was easier to fit when replacing them.
When securing the wheel lug nuts, the torque specification is 100 ft-lbs for the Ford Fusion.
If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!
Contents
- What is the torque on the rear axle nut of a 2013 Ford Escape?
- Can you over tighten an axle nut?
- What is the torque on the rear spindle nut on a Ford Focus?
- How tight should wheel nuts be by hand?
- Do you have to torque an axle nut?
- How many foot pounds of torque do I need for wheel nuts?
- What is the torque on the axle nut on a 2017 Ford Fusion?
- What is the torque spec on the axle nut of a 2013 Ford Explorer?
- What is the torque specs for a axle nut?
- What is the torque spec for spindle nut?
What is the torque on the rear axle nut of a 2013 Ford Escape?
On the 2013 Ford Escape 4WD with the L4-1.6L Turbo engine, the rear axle shaft nut it to be torqued to 98 ft. lbs. Ron Z. The 4 wheel hub mounting bolts are to be torqued to 81 ft.
Can you over tighten an axle nut?
Extreme overtightening of the axle nut may cause undue wear on the stubaxle threads and/or crushing of the inner spacer between the bearings – but I doubt that you’ve overdone it based upon your description – I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it.
What is the torque on the rear spindle nut on a Ford Focus?
The nut should be tightened to 174 ft-lb of torque.
How tight should wheel nuts be by hand?
Remember to do all the nuts progressively tighter, rather than one all ay once. If using the lug wrench supplied with the vehicle , and assuming a body weight of around 140lbs, leaning on it with your body weight will get you in the right area. Factory specs for cars are typically around 90–120 ft lbs. of torque.
Do you have to torque an axle nut?
Many technicians use an impact gun when installing an axle nut on a wheel hub bearing which not only overtightens the bearing but can also cause premature wear to the hub assembly. MOOG recommends using a torque wrench to tighten the axle nut accurately.
How many foot pounds of torque do I need for wheel nuts?
80 to 90 ft-lbs
And when you look at that, and realize that the average torque required on a lug nut, to hold the wheel on, is 80 to 90 ft-lbs, well you can imagine how over-tightened some of these lug nuts are. Now that’s a problem because it almost guarantees warped brake rotors.
What is the torque on the axle nut on a 2017 Ford Fusion?
Notes: Axle nut torque: 148 lb. ft/200 Nm.
What is the torque spec on the axle nut of a 2013 Ford Explorer?
Axle nut torque specifications: 258 ft-lb/350 Nm.
What is the torque specs for a axle nut?
On some wheel bearings sets and hub units, the axle nut secures the outer flange to a CV joint or stub axle. As the nut is tightened, it pulls the flange and axle together to set the preload of bearings. These axle nuts will have specifications as low as 130-foot pounds and as high as 300-foot pounds.
What is the torque spec for spindle nut?
4) For one-piece spindle nut systems, torque the nut to a minimum of 300 ft- lbs. Do not back off the spindle nut. Engage any locking device that is part of the spindle nut system. If the locking device cannot be engaged when the nut is at 300 ft-lbs, advance the nut until engagement takes place and the nut is locked.
