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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?


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Posted by: @happybuick

I'm not yet confident I'll find it in the Haynes manual when and if I purchase it.

it'll be there 100%

 

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3.) Third, what drive size should I get for the torque wrench? Does it really matter?

1/2 inch drive. It definitely matters.

 

Posted by: @happybuick

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.

 

Posted by: @happybuick

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.


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