1937 60 front axle nut

[Steve Rinaldo]

I repacked the front wheel bearings on my 37-60. I cant find a torque spec/ tightening procedure for the axle nuts. Are the ball bearings set up the same as taper roller bearing or just tight until the cotter key can be installed.? Thanks, Steve

[Steve Passmore]

They have to be tightened with a 8 or 9" wrench all the while spinning the wheel then backed off 1/2 turn. If you cant get the cotter pin in back off to the next hole.  There is no toque setting for these.

[Steve Rinaldo]

Thanks