khangaroo

I just got around to re-torquing the axel nuts https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/929...e-nut-tsb-diy/

I bought a 3/4" breaker bar and 36mm socket for the job (~$38 worth of tools) and not sure when I'll ever use those two things again lol

Using the handle from my jack also helped tremendously, it was so easy after I used that. Gotta love statics and M = F x d

So if anybody needs to still do this TSB then let me know and you can come over and do it. It takes less than 15 minutes for both wheels with the jack handle and saves you $38!



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Sabre

Thanks for offering and sharing the wealth, so to speak!
I may hit you up for this, Khang.

I did mine a couple years ago but the breaker bar I had (cheap from Harbor Freight) snapped right as I was getting the additional rotation added so I don't think I got it tight enough and now it seems to be clicking again.
And since we're going to be a few months before I have a garage again once we find a house, I won't have access to any of my tools.

cdelena

The recommendations on the board are good but don't get too carried away with extra rotation. I and others have twisted the end off and had to replace the outer CV assembly.

Wobster

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?

Sabre

I am not 100% on this, but I think there was an original tsb to increase the torque spec from 180ftlbs to 220ftlbs. This was in response to the original clicking issue. I think many people over time found the problem returning so that's what's prompted the new technique from billmam

cdelena

True, in fact there may have been two TSB's increasing the recommended torque.

Wobster

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

#172CR

This was for all model years; 2000-2009

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.

Wobster

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.