1992 Subaru SVX 6-3300cc 3.3L DOHC

Axle Nut/ Lug Nut Tightening Specifications

TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 294

DATE: 1995

TRANSMISSION: General

SUBJECT: Axle and lug nut

APPLICATION: Service information

AXLE AND LUG NUT SERVICE INFORMATION

It is critical to tighten the axle and lug nuts to factory specifications.

WARNING If the factory tightening specifications are not followed, bearing life will be shortened or mechanical loads will not be spread evenly.

^ Install axle(s) and wheel(s).
^ Install nuts and hand tighten.
^ Lower vehicle until wheels begin to touch the ground.

 

^ Using figures one and two, tighten nuts to specifications illustrated in the following tables.

Note Some vehicles use torque-to-yield bolts. These bolts should be tightened an additional amount beyond the listed torque specification. The extra amount is listed in degrees.


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