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Torque specs for Bravo

Looking for the torque spec on the propshaft bearing/carrier retainer nut on an XZ Bravo. Anyone know? Thx in advance.

Re: Torque specs for Bravo

azlineman,

You cant just torque the retainer nut. You tighten it to set bearing preload on the prop shaft. Using a new crush sleeve, you tighten till you measure 8-12 in/lbs with new bearings and 5-8 in/lbs with used bearings. If you tighten too much, then a new crush sleeve is needed. You can cheat and use a shim from the old style cases (1988) and setup proceedure, but it is easier to just buy a new crush sleeve. Merc calls them load rings. PN 67440T...
Happy to answer any other questions, may be easier to email me or pm me..

Dick