I drive a 1999 Buick Century (Custom). The digital odometer has been broken for some time, and I estimate the mileage around 200k. It is an automatic. For anyone answering, if you know the answers to any of these questions, I very much welcome and appreciate your knowledge.
1.) Here's my main question: At what setting should I set the torque wrench when tightening the axle nut when I put everything back on after replacing the front driver side wheel bearing?
I intend to replace the front driver side wheel bearing, and I found Scotty's video explaining how to do so to be very helpful, but I couldn't find how much torque to use anywhere, so I'd be very grateful to know how much torque to apply.
Here is the video I watched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbsUTESwOMY&t=253s
2.) Secondly, is there a reference where I can find this kind of information? The closest I found from searching so far was a recommendation to check my service manual, but I couldn't find that info in the online service manual, and I'm not yet confident I'll find it in the Haynes manual when and if I purchase it. I did also find a webpage that purported to be a reference for this question that gave me this under the heading "Buick Century":
"1998-2000 159/216-ft/lbs/Nm"
If I'm reading it right, that's 159 ft lbs or 216 newton meters. But, I wanted to get a second opinion before I assumed that that information was correct.
3.) Third, what drive size should I get for the torque wrench? Does it really matter?
4.) Fourth, what torque range should I aim for? I watched a video from another channel that said the torque required should ideally be in the middle of the range for the wrench in order to maximize accuracy. Do you agree?
I'm not yet confident I'll find it in the Haynes manual when and if I purchase it.
it'll be there 100%
3.) Third, what drive size should I get for the torque wrench? Does it really matter?
1/2 inch drive. It definitely matters.
what torque range should I aim for?
aim for a quality tool.The digital torque adapters are surprisingly good and inexpensive.
See the "Project Farm" and "Torque Test Channel" Youtube channels for reviews.
torque required should ideally be in the middle of the range for the wrench in order to maximize accuracy. Do you agree?
No. A good torque wrench is accurate across its entire range.