Shaft nut torque 350 or 230nm?

[Markus1]

G'day guys.

I'm in the process of replacing a front hub assembly with timkin brand. It's a 2008 D3 with 150k on the clock. The online info suggests the shaft nut torque is 350nm but a few suggest it was changed to 230nm some time later???

Is this true? Can't really find any official source for this. What did everyone else torque up to?

That shaft was stuck pretty good on the hub. It moved but has took some decent whacks with the mallet. I assume good control is in order or you might force the cv joint back too far and cause damage???? Maybe some antiseize for next time if I'm so unlucky enough.

Cheers
Mark.

[SeanC]

I used 230nm. Was reduced from 320nm because of premature failures of the hub bearing as far as I know. On one of the U.K. websites (not sure which one) it was noted that the torque setting had been reduced.

[SeanC]

G'day guys.

I'm in the process of replacing a front hub assembly with timkin brand. It's a 2008 D3 with 150k on the clock. The online info suggests the shaft nut torque is 350nm but a few suggest it was changed to 230nm some time later???

Is this true? Can't really find any official source for this. What did everyone else torque up to?

That shaft was stuck pretty good on the hub. It moved but has took some decent whacks with the mallet. I assume good control is in order or you might force the cv joint back too far and cause damage???? Maybe some antiseize for next time if I'm so unlucky enough.

Cheers
Mark.

Here you go.

From Disco3.CO.UK (2010)

Straight from TOPIX (GTR replacement):

3. Install a new halfshaft retaining nut and lightly tighten.

4. Make sure the brake disc and hub mating surfaces are clean.

5. Install the brake disc.
•Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).

6. Secure the brake caliper anchor plate to the wheel knuckle.
•Tighten the bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
•Align the wheel speed sensor.

7. Install the wheel speed sensor retaining bolt.

8. Secure the brake hose retaining bracket to the wheel knuckle.
•Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).

9. Tighten the new halfshaft retaining nut to 230 Nm (169 lb.ft).
•Stake the nut to the halfshaft.

[Markus1]

Awesome, thanks Sean!