Setting Pre-load with Fish Scale (1 Viewer)

[supercarrera]

Okay I'm about to finish up my front axel rebuild and I have a fish scale to measure the pre-load. The problem is the scale is in lbs where all the specs are in lb-ft. How do you do the conversion from lb to lb-ft?

I have a feeling it's a very simple answer but it's been a while since I've studied physics.

 

[GXO]

I just use the 10 ft/lb method for the bearing nut and call it a day.

 

[fzj80kidpen]

I tighten it good 24 lbs to set the bearings, then back it off, then finger tight.

 

[rockclmbr]

I believe the FSM will tell you the correct force (lbf.) when pulling 90deg from one of the wheel studs. Toyota already did the conversion for you

I don't have it in front of me, but I've seen it posted here before. Maybe someone else will post a pic of it.