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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 12:47 AM
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i just installed a new front tire on my 2005 and looked up the torque spec for the axle for the 2007-2008 and is said 94 ft ils...holy crap..that seems excessive....what do others use for this...i have it set at 65 now.
 
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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The 05 Front Axle Nut is at 94 ft lbs, axle clamp bolts at 15 ft lbs. I prefer to stick with the factory manual specs.
 
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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ok,,,,just afraid to torque something aluminum that tight and mess up the threads
 
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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i have not done a front yet
 
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