Question about rear axle nut.

[BigLenny]

Hey Folks,

 

I finally for the first time myself took my rear wheel off. I usually have the shop change my rear tires. I took it off to perform the greasing of the drive pins and gears job that I've been needing to do for some time now because I have the creaking rear syndrome. The question I have is; I was kind of shocked that the rear axle nut doesn't have some kind of keeper on it besides it being a locking type nut. Is it common practice to put some kind of mild thread locker on it?

 

Just wondering.

[Freebird]

I never have and have never had a problem with it coming lose. Torque on that nut is 110 ft. lbs. if I remember correctly.

[BigLenny]

Thanks Don,

 

I knew the torque was 110, but I was just wondering. I guess if the nut and the pinch bolt are torqued right, I should forget about it and ride the hair off of it. LOL.

 

BL

[MikeWa]

Torque it. it won't come loose. Also the application of any liquid including loc-tight will distort the torque readings.

 

Mike