Wheel bearing torque? Axle torque?

**chicagochuck** · 08-20-2015

I need to replace my front driver-side wheel bearing hub. I have noticed on rock auto that diff hubs have diff torque specification some don't state a torque specification at all. Any suggestions? I have read of diff things as far torque.

Also do I need new hub bearing bolts and torque them as well? I was thinking to get dorman for about $65, but they have a few for 35 bucks etc...

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 08-20-2015

The bolts that bolt into the hub itself do not need to be replaced. The spec is german, so "good n tight".

The axle nut is 118 ft lbs.

**chicagochuck** · 08-20-2015

Got cha... That's what I saw on most of the w body hubs, just weird they recommend so many different axle nut torque spec values.. Thanks

**ItHurtz** · 08-20-2015

156 ftw!

**chicagochuck** · 08-20-2015

A few did say 159 maybe I'll go with about 135ish lol. Honestly I know a few people who have went through quite a few hubs for this very reason.

DURA INTERNATIONAL 29513121
Front; w/ Steel Sensor Wire Clip (Axle Nut Torque 118 ft. lbs)

WJB WA513179 {#513179} 118 foot lbs torque spec
Front; Standard Hub Unit; 2nd Design; Plastic Sensor Wire Clip

DURA INTERNATIONAL 29513179
Front; w/ Plastic Sensor Wire Clip (Axle Nut Torque 159 ft. lbs)......smh

**ItHurtz** · 08-20-2015

I did the higher number, almost 30k on them

**chicagochuck** · 08-20-2015

What brand did you go with?

**ItHurtz** · 08-20-2015

cheapest ones advance had at the time

**chicagochuck** · 08-20-2015

Yeah they got a few for 35 bucks on rockauto ...looks tempting.

**Slick2500** · 08-20-2015

Originally Posted by chicagochuck

Yeah they got a few for 35 bucks on rockauto ...looks tempting.

Idk if I would trust those.

**chicagochuck** · 08-20-2015

yeah prob go with the dorman at 65 not most expensive but not the cheapest. Plus iv used the brand before....

**231FUN** · 08-20-2015

The cheap ones last two years or less depending on how much driving you do.

**chicagochuck** · 08-21-2015

Got cha

**BillBoost37** · 08-21-2015

Personally.. I moog'd it at my local parts store for the 3 year warranty. You have a W body.. it'll eat hubs. Might as well have the old one in the box ready to be refreshed for free.

Also.. never buy without a discount code if at Advance (Retailmenot.com)

**Turbocharged400sbc** · 08-21-2015

148-156 new
I do 130-135 used.
I get used junkyard bearings alot. Love em...

**Bronco Boy** · 08-21-2015

I've done two SKF torqued to 159, and 2 SKF torqued to 118. All 4 bearings failed within 2 years. I am now a few months into a Delco torqued to 118; I should be replacing it in a year or so.

**chicagochuck** · 08-21-2015

Yeah I see these cars do eat the bearings no matter what. I found a dorman hub, on rock auto that's suppose to be limited lifetime warranty.. the only one I could find that was warrantied that way. Just letting you guys know....

**Sandman** · 08-21-2015

I always just made them as tight as I could with a breaker bar, I've had the same luck as everyone on here, new ones every few years.

**NotEnoughGPs** · 08-23-2015

I have torqued the axle nut on new Moog front bearings to 148lbs and they only lasted 20,000 miles. Now, I try and find any used ones from scrap GP's and just make sure I tighten the axle nut to around 148lbs. I don't believe the torque spec means anything.