Torque Rating For Hub Castle Nut

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My church has a 2005 dual axle trailer manufactured by Continental with 15 inch wheels. In the very near future I plan to remove and replace the wheel bearings and would like to know the torque that should be applied to the castle nut.

asked by: Steve

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There is no specific torque rating for the castle nut that holds your hub in place. We recommend tightening the castle nut down until it stops, and then backing it off to the next notch where the tang washer will fit into the castle nut. Over tightening the nut can lead to the spindles and bearings overheating, which can damage them.

We have a video that outlines the proper way to remove and install a trailer hub, to view the video, click on the provided link.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

When installing the castle nut on the end of the spindle, there is no specific torque rating. The nut is ran down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then backed off to the next notch in the castle nut so the tang washer or cotter pin…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you're asking about the torque spec for the castle nut on your 3,500 lb axle. There is no specific torque rating when installing the castle nut on any axle. You want to run the nut down until there is no side to side play in the…

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Answer 3

The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn. If the spindle uses a castle nut and cotter pin or tang nut, tighten the nut finger tight until it…

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Answer 4

After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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Answer 5

When installing the castle nut on the end of the spindle, there is no specific torque rating. The nut is ran down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then backed off to the next notch in the castle nut so the retainer can secure the…

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Answer 6

The castle nut on a trailer spindle should not be torqued down tight. This could cause excess pressure on the bearings that could result in heat-related damage to the bearings or spindle. The best way to go is to tighten the castle nut until it…

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Answer 7

When installing the castle nut on the end of the spindle, there is no specific torque rating. The nut is ran down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then backed off to the next notch in the castle nut so the tang washer or cotter pin…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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