Update on the Stag halfshaft - It was worse! S1 : Ep 07

Further to some really helpful comments on the last episode, I return to the halfshaft nut.

[@johnroberts8513]

Another tip when tightening anything with a high torque I would use a 6 point socket rather then a 12 point.

[@StagStuff]

Good point - much stronger sockets!

[@barload]

well done, correct tool for the job. Glad you made the second video

[@StagStuff]

Thanks 👍

[@bobspeller2225]

Good to have the correct tools when doing jobs like this. well done. Cheers Bob

[@StagStuff]

You bet

[@chrisspain7776]

Tools are a great investment, and will usually pay off in the long run. Cheers

[@StagStuff]

You got that right! Just think how much it would have cost me if the halfshaft failed. Thanks for spuring me on to check the tightness properly.

[@martinwells7685]

I would be more cautious, if you have bought a Hub that has been set up with the flange not torqued up to the correct torque and the bearing end float has been set up at that torque, then by tightening the outside hub nut you could reduce or even remove the bearing end float as you tighten the nut, The end float should be between 0.002" & 0.005", if you remove the end float you will overload the bearings. If mine were loose, I would remove the hub and under do the end float lock nut and loosen the preload then torque up the hub nut , then reset the bearing end float as stated in the Repair operations Manual. just my thoughts

[@StagStuff]

That is very useful information! I appreciate it.