Torque settings for 1996 Kontiki rear wheel bearings Alko chassis

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Van is in the garage getting a service and MOT. Just checked on the progress but it needs new rear wheel bearings but they are unsure what the Torque setting should be and cant seem to find it online. The mechanic thinks they have an idea what they should be but last time they did it when a new rear axle was fitted they were over tightened and burned out after 80 miles and the wheels nearly fell off. Im sure they have been done since then though, maybe not.

Im hoping someone can point me in the right direction so I Can point them in the right direction. Its a Peugeot Boxer on an Alko Chassis. Would it be worth contacting Alko?
 
Can't help a lot I'm afraid Barry, but the question has been asked before and somebody recommended contacting Alko;

Swift Kontiki Al-Ko Rear Wheel Bearings

HI. I have a 1996 Swift Kontiki 640 that uses the AL-Ko chassis and is based on the Fiat Ducato. I have some play in the rear wheel bearings. Does anyone know the spec of the bearing. Is it a Fiat Ducato part or an Al-Ko part. Advice appreciated. Steve
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...sorry Barry, I gave you the wrong link and I can't find it now!

But you get the gist...
 
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1 Jan 2014 - Hub nut for ALKO 2361 braked hub fitted with one piece sealed bearing. Torque setting = 290Nm + or - 10Nm (214 lbs/ft + or - 7.5 lbs/ft).

Hub nut torque

Can any one confirm hub nut torque for 1995 Alko euro axle ? I believe it is 214 ft lb.
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Try giving Phil a ring at AS Air Suspension, Warrington. 01925 740666

He strips them down regular when fitting air suspension so, what he doesn`t know about ALKO axles isn`t worth knowing :)
 
Thanks. I will pass this on to my garage. Many thanks for the help. Really useful. They are good lads though so I am sure they will figure it out.
 
I would not follow the dipstick on that vid,when replacing the bearing put it in the fridge over night,next day warm the hub in a oven and the cold bearing will drop in ,leave to cool and fit,as its a loaded bearing it must be torqued to the correct spec,always fit a new retainer clip.
 
barryd said:
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The mechanic thinks they have an idea what they should be but last time they did it when a new rear axle was fitted they were over tightened and burned out after 80 miles and the wheels nearly fell off.
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Reading this and the MMM thread where someone mentioned 2 taper bearings if they over torqued them that would be why they burnt out in 80 mls. Fitting taper bearings is a different method all together. Just do up snug with a short spanner then slacken a little they are usually secured with a split pin or a locking nut and tab
 
I didn`t suggest contacting ALKO because in my experience they are bloody useless.

Twice now i`ve tried to contact them and twice they haven`t responded.

First time by phone, they took my details and said someone would ring back, no one did.

Second time by email, i didn`t even get an acknowledgement never mind a response.
 
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witzend said:
Reading this and the MMM thread where someone mentioned 2 taper bearings if they over torqued them that would be why they burnt out in 80 mls. Fitting taper bearings is a different method all together. Just do up snug with a short spanner then slacken a little they are usually secured with a split pin or a locking nut and tab
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There not taper bearings,they are a loaded bearing shown in the vid,if they were tap bearings then you are correct.
 
witzend said:
Alko did use taper bearings in some axles
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Some folk dont know what the difference is,my truck has loaded bearings at 385k torque,when i was looking parts a chap said them ivecos loss there back wheels,when i explaned the torque load he said rubbish tighten up by hand and back of thats what we do,i said thats why the wheels are coming of ,do read the makers info.
 
I always adjust taper wheel bearings with perceptible end play but mot testers always want no movement at all, to be if anything preloaded. :unsure:
 
If the last bearings were overnighted and only lasted 80miles then I would guess that they are taper bearings in which case just nip them up the slacken them a touch,
 
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If the last bearings were overnighted and only lasted 80miles then I would guess that they are taper bearings in which case just nip them up the slacken them a touch,
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Correct i think the same,any good fitter should have known this and set up correct,me i would find a better grease monkey.
 
Well I sent the mechanic this thread and the one on OAL but Im not sure if they contacted anyone. They apparently checked the other rear wheel torque and went by that which was I think he said 45 torques or whatever it is. So they just matched it. Drove it home 15 miles, seems ok and checked the wheels to see if they were warm or hot, they were not. Probably over worrying after last time. Anyway it wont be going far I guess for a bit. Just wanted it tested, full of LPG and diesel and ready to go if needed. Thanks for all the help
 
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