Axles, tightening torques

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A40E Volvo

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Pos. Tightening torques

no. Nm lbf ft
1 Bolted joint, hub — axle housing[T1] 290–330 214–243
2 Bolted joint that holds the cover on the hub[T2] 40–50 29.5–36.9
3 Wear indicator, cover 20–30 14.8–22.1
4 Wear indicator, nipple 40–50 29.5–36.9
5 Oil plug 70–90 51.6–66.4
6 Hose nipples, bleeding 25-35 18.4–25.8
7 Inlet, brake cooling 4–7 2.95–5.16
8 Air bleeder nipple, brake[T3][T4] 30–50 22.1–36.9
 9 Brake pipe connection[T5] 70–80 51.6–59.0
10 Nut that holds the drive flange to the final drive 1350–1670 996–1232
11 Bolted joint, final drive housing — axle housing[T6] 290–330 214–243
12 Screw stud, final drive housing — axle housing 56–84 41.3–62.0
13 Nut for screw studs (12) 290–330 214–243
14 Bolted joint, bearing cover on final drive housing. 100 73.8
NOTE! + 60–70° + 60–70°
Tightening to specified torque after angle-tightening a further 60–70°.

[T1]The bolts are tightened crosswise

[T2]The bolts are tightened crosswise

[T3]The space around the air bleeder nipple is sealed with silicone (part no. 11705751)

[T4]The air bleeder nipple must be tested for sealing integrity if it is replaced or loosened. See Hub reduction, installing under the
heading Pressure testing the brakes

[T5]The space around the sleeves is sealed with silicone (part no. 11705751)

[T6]The bolts are tightened crosswise