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Thread: Correct Method of Tightening Castle Nut

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    We did pay attention to that from the start, which is one of the two reasons it's kept short. The other one is JCW is a dedicated castle nut wrench, it doesn't need to be any longer than it is.

    Our conclusion and calculation is the little length it adds, from the torque wrench socket to either the 2 lug wrench or the 3 lug wrench, is so short as to be a non-issue, given the torque range of 38 to 42 which allows ample freedom within the scope. Any shorter than than, we'd risk interference from the torque wrench's head.

    We could engrave the distance, but believe most will ignore it, since they won't take the very minor offset into consideration.
    Last edited by Duffy; 11-25-19 at 09:50.
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    If you put the adapter at 90 degrees to the wrench, you don't have to worry about the extension length

    However, from your picture the offset length looks like 1-3/4 inches. So, with a 18 inch long torque wrench set at 38 to 42 ft-lbs, and the adapter set parallel the wrench, the applied torque would be between 42 -46 ft-lbs.
    Last edited by lysander; 11-26-19 at 12:08.

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    Some torques in the Maintenance Manual include the length of the torque adapter. "Correcting" for the length will result in under torquing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Five_Point_Five_Six View Post
    Eyeball it, torque it down, stake it, and drive on.
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