front spindle axle nut torque

[jhwis]

What would be the typical torque specs for a front spindle axle nut? In this case it's a Ford 7700 tractor 2wd. I know the process...a ballpark number is all i am looking for really.

 

[Janicholson]

If opposed tapered roller bearings, the hub nut should be tightened until the wheel is noticeably harder to spin, then whack the hub with a rubber mallet hard a few times. Then adjust the nut so it will spin 1.5 to 2 full turns when spun with one hand and one firm spin. A angular contact ball bearing set should be just tight enough (after whacking) to have no play. Jim

 

[sotxbill]

Take all the play out,, even with a little force(to set the bearings through the heavy grease to the final race setting), then back the nut off 1/2 turn is the usual setting.