Basic 1940 LaSalle question from a novice

[z3skybolt]

I plan to torque the axle nuts on my 1940 LaSalle as has been suggested.  Hoping to stop the clank when I put the car in gear. The manual says 285 to 315 lbs.  Do I just remove the hub cap: bend back the keeper and then torque the nuts.  Can I do this with the wheel/tire still on?  I have to buy a 1 5/8 socket tomorrow and borrow a torque wrench.

Is that all there is to it?  Sorry to be so ignorant about these things.

Bob

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

You will probably have to have someone pressing on the brake pedal to stop the axle turning.

Or, if nobody else is around, nudge the car up against a wall, and then tighten up the nut.   The wall should stop the car from moving forwards, or backwards whichever is the case.

Bruce.