How much torque do I need to tighten my hub retaining nut? Anybody know?

What happens if I used significantly less torque? Will that damage the axle? I just replaced my axle and it seems to be making humming and crunching noises.

 

Haynes says 174 - 231 ft/lbs.

 

it'll loosen up till it hits the cotter pin if it's not tightened all the way. Use a breaker bar and put your weight on it. If you're significantly underweight, throw on a pipe and extend the breaker bar for more leverage.

Jae

 

Thanks, that helped me quite a bit. I've been hearing a crunching sound from my axle. I tightened the nut and it went away. The nut only turned a little but it did the trick.