Hub to steering knuckle torque

[Stacemranger]

Ok, putting the Jeep back together and the manual says 96lbs/ft for the star head bolts that hold the hub to the steering knuckle/yoke. I'm a little freaked out by that torque number... The axle nut only gets 110. Am I good to torque to that number for the hub bolts? I'm afraid I might break the head off...

 

[ltd02]

Sounds right to me. They are heavy duty fasteners. Similar to the bolts that hold the caliper mounting bracket to the knuckle, they go to 100 lbs/ft too.

 

[CactusJacked]

Yes, the FSM states 96 ft lbs for the bearing hub bolts, mine went fine when I replaced the hubs. Torque them in steps if it makes you nervous.
Axle nut torque (for my year) is 100, make sure yours is supposed to be 110.

 

[Stacemranger]

Yes, the FSM states 96 ft lbs for the bearing hub bolts, mine went fine when I replaced the hubs. Torque them in steps if it makes you nervous.
Axle nut torque (for my year) is 100, make sure yours is supposed to be 110.

Ok, will verify axle nut torque. What does torque in steps mean?

 

[CactusJacked]

Do them all at 50, then step up to 75, then finish with 96....or any combination that floats your boat. Gives you some peace of mind knowing roughly where the torque is at.

 

[Stacemranger]

Ok cool. Thanks for the info and answer!