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09-13-2016, 03:20 AM

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Tightening the nut to the next flat is what's required. Of course you need to know the start point. But you don't need a torque wrench, just a big breaker bar and 36mm socket. 180 pounds on the end of the 2-foot wrench handle should be enough. Maybe bounce a bit.

Remove the nut (the stake will come off as you loosen), clean and grease the nut, and replace to where it was. Tighten one more flat (another 60° since there are six sides). Re-stake.

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09-13-2016, 11:20 AM

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yeah, it looks like you didn't quite turn the nut far enough. as chuck mentioned it should go 60 degrees(1/6 of a turn) past the starting position. looks like you went 1/12 of a turn.

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09-14-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wobster

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Is this for all years or limited to certain years? Did Honda ever issue a tech bulletin on this or is it something Billman just learned through experience?

This was for all model years; 2000-2009

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So there is no actual recommended torque spec, just this method, is that correct?
ETA: it looks like Billman is estimating 380-400 ft-lbs

https://www.s2ki.com/home/2012/09/21...ow-to-and-why/

Where did you see Billman estimated ft/lbs that high? Getting the stake point moved from a start point (12) to (2) has been adequate for most owners.

Had to go back and research...it wasn't Billman, it was another member (my mistake) you can see it here , later in the same thread In post #231 another person did it and estimated 400-480 ft-lbs and in the next post Billman states his approach was right on...Clearly this should be done the way Billman described it, I am curious as to torque spec as I may occasionally have access to a 600 ft-lb torque wrench so I am curious.
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Gotcha! I bet the torque spec's vary quite a bit depending on each car and getting that dang nut moved 1/6th of a turn!

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09-15-2016, 02:39 PM

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Well fawk by bearings and most likely hubs are toast. Originals on 174K and just started hearing dubstep as background music

Any recommendations on local shops for a press in the metro area? I can disassemble myself, just don't have a press

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10-02-2016, 06:43 PM

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Well fawk by bearings and most likely hubs are toast. Originals on 174K and just started hearing dubstep as background music Any recommendations on local shops for a press in the metro area? I can disassemble myself, just don't have a press

Tried searching around - any thoughts or does anyone have one

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10-03-2016, 04:52 AM

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Some machine shops will do the work and sometimes you can slip into a transmission shop to get a little time on their press. I was frustrated when the manager at the place I wanted to use decided he wanted a minimum of two hour shop time (@ $74 per hr) for each visit. So I went to Harbor Freight with a coupon and bought a press at a little over $100. Mine is not easily accessible and since it has to be dragged in and out of the garage for use I don't offer it, but if you have the room you can buy a press.