M mrgutzmer Forum Newbie Joined May 6, 2010 Messages 4 Jul 28, 2022 #1 Hello, I have been searching for the torque specs for the four little housing bolts on the spindle for a John Deere la175. The housings are aluminum, I want to get them tight, but not so tight as to strip out.
Hello, I have been searching for the torque specs for the four little housing bolts on the spindle for a John Deere la175. The housings are aluminum, I want to get them tight, but not so tight as to strip out.
M mechanic mark Lawn Pro Community Leader Joined Jul 15, 2013 Messages 7,499 Jul 28, 2022 #2 Apply antiseize compound to bolt threads & install & tighten until snug. Auto parts stores have small packets of antiseize compound.
Apply antiseize compound to bolt threads & install & tighten until snug. Auto parts stores have small packets of antiseize compound.
B bertsmobile1 Lawn Royalty Joined Nov 29, 2014 Messages 24,995 Jul 28, 2022 #3 Do them up til they stop moving in then 1/4 turn Alternative do them up till they go loose then back off 1/2 turn
Do them up til they stop moving in then 1/4 turn Alternative do them up till they go loose then back off 1/2 turn
StarTech Lawn Royalty Community Leader Joined Feb 19, 2020 Messages 14,527 Location Pluto Jul 29, 2022 #4 Those should either 5/16" or 8mm self tapping screws. Dry up to 12 ft/lbs. Lubed up to 9 ft/lbs.