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1979 wheel spindle nut torque - 3/1/2008 1:02:22 PM

Fodder

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Anyone know what the torque spec. is?

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RE: 1979 wheel spindle nut torque - 3/1/2008 1:05:31 PM

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Rear wheels, I meant.

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RE: 1979 wheel spindle nut torque - 3/1/2008 1:38:41 PM

DeeVeeEight

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From the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Shop Manual

Bolt Torques (FT. LBS.)

Drive Spindle Nut = 100*

Drive Spindle Support to Torque Arm = 30

*Plus additional torque necessary to line up cotter pin hole.

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RE: 1979 wheel spindle nut torque - 3/1/2008 5:06:55 PM

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Thanks DeeVeeEight. Hope to return the favor sometime.

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RE: 1979 wheel spindle nut torque - 3/1/2008 5:13:42 PM

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