So...finishing up the front axle, I got the adjusting nut torqued, put the lock washer on and bent the tab, checked the pre load and all was clear. as I was torquing the lock nut (at 65 ft. lbs as per FSM), I hadn't even got to torque before it sheared the tooth off the brand new Mr. T lock nut.
Just for clarification, the tab was bent over the adjusting nut but not the lock nut, so it was the friction between the lock nut and washer that sheared the tooth and spun the adjustment nut with it.
Any thoughts on why this is/how to avoid this when I get my new lock-washer?
Thanks as always.
Just for clarification, the tab was bent over the adjusting nut but not the lock nut, so it was the friction between the lock nut and washer that sheared the tooth and spun the adjustment nut with it.
Any thoughts on why this is/how to avoid this when I get my new lock-washer?
Thanks as always.