Following "Stop when it squeaks?" post of 5/23 - I pushed hub back on and the splines of the axle were darn close to flush w/ the hub, tightened to 450 ft-lbs then backed off to get lock-ring wire into keyseat. Mowed 30 minutes and found nut had loosened up - lock wire no longer engaged in keyseat. Is this normal?
Considered 2 piece locking nut to really hold it - but then decided to "do it right" - new hub on order - but - forewarned by tip 54/75 - I knew the brake drum screws that haven't seen the light of day for 30 years would be an issue for my limited expertise & toolset. Turns out they were less than finger tight!
Two questions for the forum -
am I right to tighten to 450 and then back off to align nut hole and keyseat? Seems obvious - but backing off just doesn't seem right. If I use the 2 piece lock nut, what is the little brass key that comes with it for? TIA Angus
Considered 2 piece locking nut to really hold it - but then decided to "do it right" - new hub on order - but - forewarned by tip 54/75 - I knew the brake drum screws that haven't seen the light of day for 30 years would be an issue for my limited expertise & toolset. Turns out they were less than finger tight!
Two questions for the forum -
am I right to tighten to 450 and then back off to align nut hole and keyseat? Seems obvious - but backing off just doesn't seem right. If I use the 2 piece lock nut, what is the little brass key that comes with it for? TIA Angus