Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 I wonder what the torque specs are for the axle nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='Opie'] the cars are literally flying off the lots in almost every market[/quote] Where do I sign up for one of those flying models? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted August 20, 2004 Author Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='jedimaster']I wonder what the torque specs are for the axle nuts.[/quote] Using a beam type torque wrench, smoothly and slowly apply 174 ft-lb (2400 Kgcm, 235 Nm) of torque. NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or damage to the wheel bearing may result. If the axle nut move's when checking the torque, you must remove the axle nut and replace it with a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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resipsa99 Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='inthedeck']Secondly, good to know about the price increase...glad I placed the order earlier...as this won't affect people that have placed their orders earlier? At least I hope that it doesn't. i.[/quote] When I ordered my GT last weekend, the dealer told me that if I wanted to order the car (as opposed to buying one that already was on the ground), he would have to charge me the extra $100, since every car that will be reaching the lot starting with his first delivery in September will include the increase. I agreed, and the dealer worked the extra $100 into the sales contract. Whether the price increase impacts orders placed before the price increase was announced but delivered after September probably depends on what it says in the fine print of your particular sales contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='Opie'][quote name='jedimaster']I wonder what the torque specs are for the axle nuts.[/quote] Using a beam type torque wrench, smoothly and slowly apply 174 ft-lb (2400 Kgcm, 235 Nm) of torque. NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or damage to the wheel bearing may result. If the axle nut move's when checking the torque, you must remove the axle nut and replace it with a new one.[/quote] sounds like you have a service manual :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Opie works for a dealer in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 The only "negative" about the increase is that they are stepping over the mental boundaries in price like the GT sedan going from 25,995 to 26,095. But then once you have advertising fees and delivery fees, it's well above anyway. When you get into these pricing issues, I think a question that never gets answered is how much you feel like is fair for a dealer to make on each car. This has to cover the building, staff, upkeep, bills, detail/pdi, sales commission, and profit. How much should a sales person make on each car? This amount will help determine just how pushy he/she needs to be and how much or little time to spend with you while trying to make your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted August 20, 2004 Author Share Posted August 20, 2004 [quote name='inthedeck']Opie works for a dealer in Florida.[/quote] Yep, Mastro Subaru in Tampa, FL. I've got access to a lot of that stuff. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady_bunch Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 Opie is our "inside source" for all that is Legacy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted August 20, 2004 Share Posted August 20, 2004 So is orpie_lightfoot! :D -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 [quote name='PPower']The only "negative" about the increase is that they are stepping over the mental boundaries in price like the GT sedan going from 25,995 to 26,095. But then once you have advertising fees and delivery fees, it's well above anyway. When you get into these pricing issues, I think a question that never gets answered is how much you feel like is fair for a dealer to make on each car. This has to cover the building, staff, upkeep, bills, detail/pdi, sales commission, and profit. How much should a sales person make on each car? This amount will help determine just how pushy he/she needs to be and how much or little time to spend with you while trying to make your decision.[/quote] Preston is right, which makes you wonder, now that they have plenty of room under the next psychological barrier of $27,000 (the next round number) what's going to be added to the car, and what that will do to the price? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 That's a good point. People do see the car as too expensive like that. It's like when stores advertise something for 3.99 and people think it's a bargain because it's less than 4 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rltrock Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 PLEASE post when the VIN numbers come out! Thanks on behalf of all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 [quote name='Opie'][quote name='jedimaster']I wonder what the torque specs are for the axle nuts.[/quote] Using a beam type torque wrench, smoothly and slowly apply 174 ft-lb (2400 Kgcm, 235 Nm) of torque. NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or damage to the wheel bearing may result. If the axle nut move's when checking the torque, you must remove the axle nut and replace it with a new one.[/quote] :o 174 ft-lb is A BUNCH of torque....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4_Maniac Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 I called my dealer about the recall and he had no clue...argghh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frontrangeSubie Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Uh.....because there is NO recall...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 You could do the 174 with a long torque wrench and both hands easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Information Society Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 That's the kind of torque Takeo Fukui (Honda CEO) dreams about at night :lol: [quote name='mccorry'][quote name='Opie'][quote name='jedimaster']I wonder what the torque specs are for the axle nuts.[/quote] Using a beam type torque wrench, smoothly and slowly apply 174 ft-lb (2400 Kgcm, 235 Nm) of torque. NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or damage to the wheel bearing may result. If the axle nut move's when checking the torque, you must remove the axle nut and replace it with a new one.[/quote] :o 174 ft-lb is A BUNCH of torque.......[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 [quote name='mccorry'][quote name='Opie'][quote name='jedimaster']I wonder what the torque specs are for the axle nuts.[/quote] Using a beam type torque wrench, smoothly and slowly apply 174 ft-lb (2400 Kgcm, 235 Nm) of torque. NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or damage to the wheel bearing may result. If the axle nut move's when checking the torque, you must remove the axle nut and replace it with a new one.[/quote] :o 174 ft-lb is A BUNCH of torque.......[/quote] Only 87 lbs of force with a 24" torque wrench :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Man I need to start going to the gym more just to potentially get my car torqued to the proper specs. :P -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 hmm, I saved a buck. What to do with that money. he he he Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaqtly Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Just so you guys know, the Legacy GT isn't a "new car", it's been out in Japan for over a year now. It even won "Car of the Year", heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rltrock Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Can someone post a picture of the axle nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan42025 Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 [quote name='moriarty']Improperly torqued axles nuts wouldn't cause any shuttering unles they were on the flange end. The axle nut goes onto the splined end of the axle. The spline is what actually grips to provide drive, so if there was shuttering in that area, it would be from a worn spline or bad CV joint. I kind of doubt given the suspension design that a loose axle nut would even allow the axles to become dislodged as long as the car never left the ground. It would, however contribute to premature wear of the CVs and wheel bearings. - Dan[/quote] Would such a problem contribute to a feeling that the steering is loose driving straight at reasonable speed? Would it also make the steering wheel vibrate a little when breaking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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