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[Natcab]

Hi,

I've done a total resto on my '92 mini (discs) and I've noticed that when I torque the driveshaft nut to the 255 Nm as stated in the haynes and everywhere else the wheel is very
tight.
I have fitted new bearings all around...
The bearing races are pressed in all the way through and there is nothing out of the ordinary, new swivel hubs, all is new new new
Just want to hear if this is normal or do I need to investigate further? Bearings will probably loosen up but need to be sure..

[MiniBonkerz]

dont quote me on it but i thought it was 203Nm I will check for you

[MiniBonkerz]

I think your right if its single hole


Torque wrench settings Nm lbf ft
Front suspension
Driveshaft retaining nut:
Drum brake models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 60
Disc brake models:
With multiple split pin holes in driveshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 150
With single split pin hole in driveshaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 to 270 188 to 200
Swivel hub balljoint domed nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 75
Swivel hub balljoint to suspension arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 40
Tie-rod to subframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 22
Tie-rod to suspension arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 19
Upper suspension arm pivot shaft nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 53
Lower suspension arm pivot bolt nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 33

Edited by MiniBonkerz, 11 May 2010 - 08:45 AM.

[MiniBonkerz]

you can also help me what size it the castle nut? 1 1/2'?

[Guess-Works.com]

Depends, 1.5/16" if you have the ones with the metric nut or 34mm for those with a Metric nut.

One assume you are using taper bearings, do you have the spacer fitted between the two halves and are the two taper seats correctly pressed into the hub ?

Basically you should feel no resistance to the shaft turning when the bearings are installed correctly.

[Natcab]

If by spacers you mean n° 5 then I didn'n get that in my kit.... it came from Mini Sport should be complete no?

[Guess-Works.com]

No the spacer (7) in the lower of the two which fits in between the two taper bearings. The out spring spacer is to help locate the seal away from the bearing, if that seal has been pushed fully in then this will bind on the bearing and rip.

[MRA]

No, number 7

Must have been seconds in it

Edited by mra-minis.co.uk, 11 May 2010 - 09:24 AM.

[Natcab]

the spacer between the bearings is in place off course, maybe just maybe I switched the oil seals around or something I'll check it out