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Old 01-22-2011, 02:04 PM
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Re: Front Axle removal and lots other questions

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Originally Posted by Cam View Post
I recently read (it may have been on here, don't quite remember) that you should never break axel nuts loose with the tire on the ground, and it can damage the wheel bearing. Same goes for torquing the nut.
I would absolutely agree with not torquing the axle nut with the tire on the ground!
You would not want any outside force acting upon the tightening process.
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