Reply to "Shaft nut torque(s)"

the first hard torque is to ensure that the race/rollers have been seated with NO clearance for rotating.

then the nut is backed off and torqued just snug enough to hold together and allow rotation.

this is the method as found in many mechanic guides. the "just snug method" assumes the small amount of clearance needed is reestablished. You can see this method is not exacting and just as bad as too tight, being too loose can happen.

thus the "torque" is not the objective, setting the running clearance between the roller and the races is the desired. For the rear bearing design, the running clearance between roller and races is set during the bearing assembly.

I do want to clarify, I have NOT set a wheel bearing