14bff spindle nut torque?

[Blaze]

My 2002 2500HD had a bad inner hub seal. Destroyed. The bearings are all good and the spindle isn't scored or anything. I inspected the bearings, installed the new seal and put it all back together. The information I found online said 35# which sounds a little heavy for taper bearings, but I did it anyway and the hub spins really tight. Is it just the seal needs to get a little lubricated better or is that really too tight at 35#? This is the last thing I need to finish to get my truck done but I don't want to mess it up and have to redo it.

 

[OnlyOneDR]

14 Bolt Wheel Bearing Preload

Does anyone here have the proper procedure and preload for replacing the wheel bearings on a 14 bolt. I have searched and hae found a few different answers, most of which are done by feel rather than to a set torque value. The bible has a value of 50 ft lbs but it sounds like it is from a...

www.pirate4x4.com

Make sure the bearings have fluid on them so they are not dry.

 

[Blaze]

14 Bolt Wheel Bearing Preload

Does anyone here have the proper procedure and preload for replacing the wheel bearings on a 14 bolt. I have searched and hae found a few different answers, most of which are done by feel rather than to a set torque value. The bible has a value of 50 ft lbs but it sounds like it is from a...

www.pirate4x4.com

Make sure the bearings have fluid on them so they are not dry.

Thanks, I swear I looked all over and didn't see that thread. I appreciate it.

 

[Croatan_Kid]

The AAM hub seals are freaking sweet. Two piece seals wont wear a groove in the spindle surface